Injured Golden Knights star Jack Eichel to ‘miss a little bit of time’

LAS VEGAS — The Golden Knights were preparing to be without star center Jack Eichel for Saturday’s game against Calgary at T-Mobile Arena, and Eichel’s status going forward is still unclear.

The team did not disclose whether it is an upper- or lower-body injury.

“The latest update we got today is he’ll miss a little bit of time,” coach Bruce Cassidy said Saturday morning at the team facility. “But we’re not sure how much time.”

Eichel left Thursday night’s overtime win over Boston in the second period but returned to score a goal in the third period and record an assist on the game-winner in overtime.

He and Cassidy expressed optimism that serious damage had been avoided, but he was sore when he arrived to the team facility Friday.

“He and the medical team decided to get a few more tests, and that’s where we’re at right now,” Cassidy said.