Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov (84) passes the puck past New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) battles for the puck with New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Los Angeles Kings center Alex Turcotte (15) skates for the puck past New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) watches as Devils defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler (71) clears the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)