Rookie Jack Eichel scores game-winner for Buffalo Sabres

Rookie Jack Eichel delivered a match-winner for the Buffalo Sabres in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild in the NHL pre-season.

On debut, the second pick in the 2015 draft, struck decisively with five minutes 44 seconds remaining at Xcel Energy Center.

Eichel assisted Matt Moulson's third-period goal for the Sabres, who had trailed twice to the Wild.

Beau Bennett scored the only goal in the shootout as the Pittsburgh Penguins edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0.

John Tavares had a goal and an assist in the New York Islanders' 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, who won the other game between the teams 5-3.

Jayson Megna scored twice for the New York Rangers in a 6-3 win against the New Jersey Devils.

The Washington Nationals overcame the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 and the Toronto Maple Leafs had two wins over the Ottawa Senators " 4-3 and 4-1.

Tyler Toffoli and Nick Shore both scored two goals as the Los Angeles Kings brushed past the Arizona Coyotes 5-1.

The Edmonton Oilers got past the Calgary Flames twice, winning 3-1 and 4-2, while the Vancouver Canucks had a 1-0 overtime victory against the San Jose Sharks.