San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman (96) battles for the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) reaches for the puck in front of Chicago Blackhawks defenseman TJ Brodie (78) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

San Jose Sharks center Will Smith (2) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) passes the puck past San Jose Sharks center Alexander Wennberg (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) blocks a shot against San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)