Jack Eichel Wins NHLPA Player of the Week for 2025-26 Season

Vegas Golden Knights center caps off strong regular season with league honors

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:41pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic action of a hockey game, with overlapping planes of color and form representing the speed and intensity of the sport.Eichel's clutch play down the stretch helped the Golden Knights clinch a playoff berth, setting the stage for another potential championship run.Las Vegas Today

Jack Eichel, the star center for the Vegas Golden Knights, has been named the NHLPA Player of the Week for the 2025-26 NHL season. Eichel led the Golden Knights in points with 90 (27 goals, 63 assists) and helped the team clinch their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons. Despite only having one power play goal all season, Eichel's clutch play down the stretch, including a game-winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche, earned him the league's final weekly award.

Why it matters

Eichel's consistent excellence and ability to elevate his game in crucial moments has been a driving force behind the Golden Knights' sustained success. As the team heads into the playoffs, Eichel's leadership and production will be vital to their chances of capturing another Stanley Cup championship.

The details

Over the final week of the regular season, Eichel recorded seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in three games, helping the Golden Knights secure their playoff spot. His game-winning goal against the Avalanche on April 11 clinched Vegas's postseason berth. Eichel also extended his point streak to four games, showcasing his ability to impact the game at both ends of the ice.

  • On April 11, Eichel scored the game-winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche to clinch the Golden Knights' playoff spot.
  • Eichel's seven-point performance (2 goals, 5 assists) came in the final week of the 2025-26 NHL regular season.

The players

Jack Eichel

The star center for the Vegas Golden Knights, Eichel led the team in points with 90 (27 goals, 63 assists) during the 2025-26 season. Despite an unusual lack of power play goals, Eichel's clutch play down the stretch helped the Golden Knights clinch their eighth playoff berth in nine seasons.

Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL franchise based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Golden Knights have made the playoffs in eight of their nine seasons of existence, including a Stanley Cup championship in 2023. Eichel has been a key contributor to the team's sustained success.

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What they’re saying

“Jacked for the #StanleyCup Playoffs!”

— NHLPA

What’s next

The Golden Knights will face the Utah Mammoth in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eichel's playoff experience and clutch scoring ability will be crucial as the team looks to defend their championship.

The takeaway

Jack Eichel's consistent excellence and ability to elevate his game in crucial moments have been central to the Vegas Golden Knights' sustained success. As the team heads into the playoffs, Eichel's leadership and production will be vital to their chances of capturing another Stanley Cup championship.