Ottawa Senators goaltender Leevi Merilainen (1) watches the puck while defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) guards the net and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

The Ottawa Senators celebrate their goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) attempts a goal while Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson, center right, saves the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) saves the puck after Ottawa Senators center Ridly Greig (71) shot on goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) takes a hit from Minnesota Wild center Devin Shore, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)