Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) has his shot blocked by Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov (52) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal (11) celebrates after his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Staal, center, celebrates after his goal with teammates Jaccob Slavin, left, and Jordan Martinook (48) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) controls the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)