ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders scores his first NHL goal during the third period against Nico Daws #50 of the New Jersey Devils at the UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Buffalo Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff addresses the media following an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first NHL goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first NHL goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first NHL goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

ELMONT, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 03: Victor Eklund #38 of the New York Islanders celebrates his first NHL goal during the third period against the New Jersey Devils at the UBS Arena on October 03, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates with Olen Zellweger #8 and Owen Power #25 after scoring a goal during the third period of their NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 3: Frank Nazar #91 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts to a goal scored by Jiri Kulich #20 of the Buffalo Sabres during the third period of their NHL game at KeyBank Center on October 3, 2026 in Buffalo, New York. Buffalo won, 4-3. (Photo by Joe Hrycych/Getty Images)