NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 03: The New Jersey Devils celebrate Brenden Dillon #5 having played his 1000th career NHL game during the second period against the Dallas Stars at Prudential Center on December 03, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Playing in his 400th NHL game, Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 02, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates in his 400th NHL game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on December 02, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres addresses the media following the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on December 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 5-1. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Head coach Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres addresses the media following the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on December 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 5-1. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Josh Norris #9 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the third period of the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on December 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 5-1. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Beck Malenstyn #29 of the Buffalo Sabres takes down Vladislav Namestnikov #7 of the Winnipeg Jets during the third period of the NHL game at KeyBank Center on December 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 5-1. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 1: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen #1 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates with Jason Zucker #17 and Rasmus Dahlin #26 following the NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets at KeyBank Center on December 1, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 5-1. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)