Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen, left, squares off against Minnesota Wild defenseman Jake Middleton before a referee stops the brewing scrum in the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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)