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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) shoots the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson (78) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

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New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) reacts after scoring against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

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FILE - A view of the main entrance of the Rho Fair, which will be called Milano Ice Park, venue for the ice hockey and speed skating disciplines at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Rho, near Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)

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Utah Mammoth's Dylan Guenther (11), Logan Cooley (92) and Mikhail Sergachev (98) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during first period NHL action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Colorado Avalanche center Martin Necas is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Anthony Mantha (39) scores next to St. Louis Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud (21) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) tries to get the puck past Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) stops the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)