Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) takes a shot on net during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres left wing Jason Zucker (17) carries the puck into the zone during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) watches the puck go wide during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) is stopped by Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) stops Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Minnesota Wild center Marcus Johansson (90) is checked by Buffalo Sabres defenseman Henri Jokiharju (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) passes the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)