Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New Jersey Devils center Justin Dowling (37) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) scores over Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins, bottom left, in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) congratulates goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) after they defeated the New Jersey Devils in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) makes a save in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier, left, shoots as New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)