BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — With the 2019 IIHF Men’s World Championships beginning on Friday, Team USA topped Germany in a pre-tournament tune-up 5-2.
Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel centered the top-line alongside South Buffalo native Patrick Kane [Blackhawks] and Clayton Keller [Coyotes]. Eichel picked up an assist, sliding a perfect pass to Keller for the Americans second goal of the game.
Jack Eichel is up to his old antics again, making opponents look silly. Who does Clayton Keller think he is? Jeff Skinner? #Sabres #USAHockey pic.twitter.com/13A7AGozfY
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) May 7, 2019
Noah Hanifin [Flames], Alex DeBrincat [Blackhawks], James van Riemsdyk [Flyers] and Johnny Gaudreau [Flames] also scored for Team USA.
The USA plays Slovakia in their first tournament game on Friday. You can watch the game at 2:15 p.m. [Eastern] on NHL Network. Eichel will go up against Sabres teammates Sam Reinhart and Brandon Montour on Tuesday, May 21 when the U.S. faces Canada.
Jack Hughes....good at hockey. pic.twitter.com/FqNOtsKaI0
— Matthew Bové (@Matt_Bove) May 7, 2019
