Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar, standing, watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta, left, and San Jose Sharks defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin (85) watch as Kiviranta scores a goal past goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) celebrates with goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) after an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (39) defends against a shot by San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta (94) is congratulated by right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Colorado Avalanche left wing Joel Kiviranta, middle, is congratulated by left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) and defenseman Sam Malinski (70) after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky, standing, watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)