Despite the boos, Jack Eichel scores a hat trick in Buffalo

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It was clear from the start that Jack Eichel was not going to be welcomed back by the Buffalo Sabres fans with open arms, as he was booed mercilessly each and every time he stepped on the ice.

And the Buffalo Sabres faithful loved when he was denied on a breakaway halfway through the first period, and again just four minutes into the second.

But in the end, it was Eichel who had the last laugh, scoring a natural hat trick in the third period en route to a 7-4 Golden Knights win.

Eichel is off to one the best starts of his career, registering 9 goals and 19 points through his first 15 games.

And better yet, the Vegas Golden Knights are off to an incredible start, extending their winning streak to nine games, and sitting atop the NHL standings.

TRIVIA: Who is the Buffalo Sabres' all-time leader in points?

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TRIVIA ANSWER:

Gilbert Perreault is the Buffalo Sabres' all-time points leader with 1,326 points