Boston Bruins left wing Jeffrey Viel (48) is dropped to the ice while fighting Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) pokes the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins (90) makes a save against Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke (52) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Boston Bruins center John Beecher (19) tries to keep control of the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Mathieu Olivier (24) is congratulated after his goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) deflects a shot by teammate Zach Werenski (not shown) toward the net for a goal against Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)