Minnesota Wild left wing Matt Boldy (12) and Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) slam into the boards chasing after the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Buffalo Sabres players celebrate after a victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 13: Brayden Yager #29 of the Winnipeg Jets skates a rookie lap before playing in his first career NHL game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)