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Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Buffalo Sabres' Tage Thompson (72) celebrates with teammates after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Quinn (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Quinn (22) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Buffalo Sabres celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Buffalo Sabres celebrate after an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)