Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov, left, reacts to teammate defenseman Zach Werenski's goal past Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer, bottom, and defenseman Vince Dunn during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Seattle Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer, left, makes a stop in front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Dmitri Voronkov, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mikael Pyyhtia, left, reaches for the puck in front of Seattle Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Seattle Kraken forward Oliver Bjorkstrand, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly, rght, chase the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Seattle Kraken forward Kaapo Kakko, left, passes the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Denton Mateychuk during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko, right, celebrates his empty-net goal against the Seattle Kraken with teammate forward Dmitri Voronkov, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)