Anaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (23) handles the puck against Vegas Golden Knights right wing Cole Schwindt (22) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) skates with the puck against Anaheim Ducks right wing Brett Leason (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) skates with the puck against Anaheim Ducks left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson (36) reacts after an apparent injury to his face during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)