Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, left, saves a shot from New Jersey Devils left wing Erik Haula during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, January 1, 2024 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kyle Burroughs controls the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, left, skates against New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, right, moves the puck ahead of New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper saves a shot from New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025 in Los Angeles.

New Jersey Devils left wing Jesper Bratt, right, and Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)