Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Cole Sillinger (4) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek, left, saves a shot by Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek looks at the scoreboard after Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier, left, controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan, left, celebrates with center Sean Kuraly (7) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins sprays water on his helmet during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Blackhawks center Craig Smith (15) celebrates with teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier, left, is checked by Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec.1, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)