Jack Eichel has taken a liking to Jamie McGinn both on and off the ice. During their chats, Eichel learned that one year ago this week, McGinn was heading to the hospital for season-ending back surgery.
This year, McGinn is getting pats on the back for repeatedly generating goals.
McGinn, with points in four straight games, will attempt to tie the longest streak of his career Sunday when Buffalo visits Edmonton. He has two goals and three assists during the run to bring his season totals to five goals and 11 points, which ranks in a tie for fourth on the Sabres.