ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Jack Eichel scored a hat trick for the Vegas Golden Knights, who defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1 at Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday. It was Eichel's fifth NHL hat trick and his first since March 19, 2023. He also has 10 points (five goals, five assists) during a four-game point streak.

Jack Eichel scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-1.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore will return from a 14-game absence Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild.However, the club will be without blue-liner Alex Pietrangelo, who is day-to-day with a lower-body ailment.