New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech, left, moves the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) fights for the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Barrett Hayton (27) and defenseman Nick DeSimone (57) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Ian Cole (28) goes down fighting for the puck against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

New York Islanders defenseman Dennis Cholowski (25) moves the puck against Utah Hockey Club center Liam O'Brien (38) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)

New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) and goalie Marcus Hogberg (50) blocks the goal against Utah Hockey Club center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)