Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) plays the puck past New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Taylor Hall (71) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Drew Commesso (33) defends against New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt (63) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) shoots the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) shoots the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) plays the puck as New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)