New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders shoots and scores past Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the shootout at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Marc Gatcomb #16 of the New York Islanders and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Chicago Blackhawks battle for control of the puck during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Lardis #76 of the Chicago Blackhawks skates with the puck against the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck against Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders takes a shot on goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders fight during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders checks Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks misses a shot on goal during the third period against the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Ryan Donato #8 of the Chicago Blackhawks in the shootout at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 and Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders celebrate a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks in overtime at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders shoots and scores during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Landon Slaggert #84 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: The Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders scuffle during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Chicago Blackhawks scuffle during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders scores in a shootout past Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Artyom Levshunov #55 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Drouin #29 of the New York Islanders collide in overtime at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 and Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders celebrate a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Ryan Donato #8 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks fights Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks tends the net against the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks fights Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Oliver Moore #11 of the Chicago Blackhawks assists on a goal by Nick Lardis (not pictured) as Simon Holmstrom #10 of the New York Islanders defends in the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks celebrates after a goal by Nick Lardis (not pictured) against the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Ilya Mikheyev #95 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: s #64 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Simon Holmstrom #10 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Anthony Duclair #11 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Wyatt Kaiser #44 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Lardis #76 of the Chicago Blackhawks warms up prior to the game against the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: s #64 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders checks Landon Slaggert #84 of the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: The Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders scuffle during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders collides with the goalpost against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders collides with the goalpost against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 and Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrate after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks checks Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders and Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Chicago Blackhawks scuffle during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Colton Dach #34 of the Chicago Blackhawks stands over Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders after a collison during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders collides with the goalpost against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Ilya Mikheyev #95 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a shot on goal against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Adam Pelech #3 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Ryan Greene #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders checks Landon Slaggert #84 of the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders collides with the goalpost against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Teuvo Teravainen #86 of the Chicago Blackhawks high fives teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Anthony Duclair #11 of the New York Islanders controls the puck against Wyatt Kaiser #44 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders and Louis Crevier #46 of the Chicago Blackhawks battle for control of the puck during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Bo Horvat #14 of the New York Islanders celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks tends the net against the New York Islanders during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Ryan Donato #8 of the Chicago Blackhawks takes a shot on goal against David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Nick Foligno #17 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Ryan Donato #8 of the Chicago Blackhawks in a shootout at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: The Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders fight during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: A general view during the second period between the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Jeff Blashill of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Casey Cizikas #53 of the New York Islanders crashes Landon Slaggert #84 of the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Calum Ritchie #64 of the New York Islanders high-fives teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bobby Goddin/Getty Images) (Bobby Goddin/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Lardis #76 of the Chicago Blackhawks high fives teammates after scoring a goal against the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders crashes Louis Crevier #46 of the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Marc Gatcomb #16 and Anthony Duclair #11 of the New York Islanders battle with Connor Murphy #5 and Wyatt Kaiser #44 of the Chicago Blackhawks for control of the puck during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Spencer Knight #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the New York Islanders during the second period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders tends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Nick Lardis #76 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Drouin #29 of the New York Islanders battle at the net during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: David Rittich #33 of the New York Islanders makes a save against Artyom Levshunov #55 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders helps tend the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Patrick Roy of the New York Islanders looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Head coach Jeff Blashill of the Chicago Blackhawks looks on against the New York Islanders during the third period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
New York Islanders v Chicago Blackhawks CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 30: Emil Heineman #51 of the New York Islanders crashes Louis Crevier #46 of the Chicago Blackhawks into the boards during the first period at the United Center on December 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
