BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Jacob Bryson #78 of the Buffalo Sabres defends against Matt Rempe #73 of the New York Rangers during the third period of an NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 9, 2025 in Buffalo, New York. New York York won, 4-0. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 9: Matthew Schaefer #48 of the New York Islanders skates with the puck in the third period of his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena on October 9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Braeden Cootes #80 of the Vancouver Canucks takes a rookie lap prior to his first NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Braeden Cootes #80 of the Vancouver Canucks takes a rookie lap prior to his first NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Evander Kane #91 of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during warmup prior to their NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Evander Kane #91 of the Vancouver Canucks takes a shot during warmup prior to their NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Braeden Cootes #80 of the Vancouver Canucks warms up prior to his first NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Braeden Cootes #80 of the Vancouver Canucks warms up prior to his first NHL game against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena on October 9, 2025 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)