As part of NHL.com's 32 in 32 series, we will identify key EDGE stats for each team to preview the 2025-26 season. Today, we look at the impact of three advanced metrics for the Vegas Golden Knights:

1. Jack Eichel 's robust advanced metrics

Eichel, who had an NHL career-high 94 points (28 goals, 66 assists) in 77 games last season, ranked seventh in the NHL in 20-plus mile per hour speed bursts (348) and was tied for 10th in 22-plus mph bursts (28). Eichel ranked in the 96th percentile among forwards in top skating speed (23.50 mph) last season and was among the leaders at his position in skating distance at all strengths (258.68 miles; 96th percentile), even strength (211.34; 95th percentile), on the power play (30.66; 88th percentile) and penalty kill (16.67; 84th percentile).

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