NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Cody Eakin can take a hit.
The Golden Knights center was back in the lineup Tuesday against the Nashville Predators, 48 hours after he was knocked out of Sunday’s victory over Ottawa.
“We got on the plane (Monday) and they said everything’s fine,” coach Gerard Gallant said. “It’s definitely a relief. You hate to see a guy go down and miss the rest of the game. They do the right thing and make sure he’s fine, and he’s ready to go.”
Eakin was drilled by Ottawa defenseman Mark Borowiecki and appeared woozy as he headed to the Knights locker room with 4:31 left in the first period.