New Jersey Devils center Justin Dowling moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) moves the puck against the Seattle Kraken during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) looks up in disappointment as the New Jersey Devils score a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) saves a shot from New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25), watches as defenseman Luke Hughes (43) and Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) turn to chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

New Jersey Devils center Paul Cotter (47) fights for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes (43) and Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) chase the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25), defenseman Brett Pesce (22) and Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) watch the puck fly wide of the goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, in Newark, N.J. Devils won 3-2. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)