New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) celebrates with right wing Maxim Tsyplakov (7) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) battle New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and right wing Maxim Tsyplakov (7) for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues head coach Steve Ott () during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) reacts after scoring a goal in front of St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

St. Louis Blues defenseman Scott Perunovich (48) passed the puck against New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) makes a save against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)