Florida Panthers' Jesper Boqvist, second right, celebrates his goal with Eetu Luostarinen (27), Evan Rodrigues (17), Nate Schmidt (88) and Anton Lundell (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (71) skates past Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)
Buffalo Sabres' Bowen Byram (4) fights for control of the puck with New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in New York. The Sabres won 6-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) battle of the puck during a face off in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. The New York Islanders won 3-1. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) celebrates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)