Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer stands behind center Sam Steel (18), center Roope Hintz (24) and left wing Jason Robertson (21) during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Shea Theodore (27) celebrates after Vegas Golden Knights right wing Jonathan Marchessault (81) scored against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 2, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
FILE -Vegas Golden Knights coach Pete DeBoer looks on from the bench against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Las Vegas. Pete DeBoer is very familiar with the Vegas Golden Knights and their playoff history. The coach is about to become a part of all six of that franchise's postseason appearances, either on their bench or against them. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (16) reaches for the puck next to Buffalo Sabres center Tyson Jost (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Tuesday, April 9, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)