Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates with the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (53) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Montreal Canadiens center Kirby Dach, left, celebrates with center Jake Evans (71) after Evans scored during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) shoots against Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler, right, makes a save as defenseman Mike Matheson, left, and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Tyler Bertuzzi, center, watch during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: A NHL-themed Halloween display is seen outside of a building, on October 23, 2026 in New York City. Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, up from $8.8 billion in 2019, according to the National Retail Federation. Spending on decorations alone has risen from $2.6 billion to $4.3 billion over that period. (Photo by Adam Gray/Getty Images)

New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws looks on after his team scored during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

FILE - New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) looks to make a pass during overtime in an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)