Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek, right, celebrates his goal with right wing Ryan Hartman during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) is congratulated for his goal against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, left, reacts to Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek's goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich, middle, celebrates his goal with centers Brayden Schenn, left, and Dylan Holloway during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) skates with the puck as Minnesota Wild center Frederick Gaudreau defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn)