Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) waits for play to resume during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) and defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) defend against a shot as Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (23) pressures them during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights warms up before playing in his 700th career NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins passes the puck under pressure from Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Penguins 6-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins awaits a face off against Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Penguins 6-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck under pressure from Jack Eichel #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Penguins 6-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Tommy Novak #18 of the Pittsburgh Penguins attempts a shot on goaltender Adin Hill #33 of the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Penguins 6-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 17: Evgeni Malkin #71 and Ville Koivunen #41 of the Pittsburgh Penguins react after Malkin scored a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period of the NHL game at T-Mobile Arena on October 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights defeated the Penguins 6-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)