
Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, right, collects the puck as Minnesota Wild center Marat Khusnutdinov defends in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Buffalo Sabres center Ryan McLeod, right, controls the puck while pressured by Carolina Hurricanes center Martin Necas (88) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Buffalo beat Carolina 4-2. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall. skates the puck upice in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Mike Mulholland)