Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with teammates Anthony Beauvillier (72), Cole Hutson (44) and Dylan Strome (17) after the Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) acknowledges fans as he leaves the ice after the Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers high fives teammates after scoring his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers high fives teammates after scoring his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with Wilmer Skoog #32 and Donovan Sebrango #6 after scoring his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers celebrates with Wilmer Skoog #32 and Donovan Sebrango #6 after scoring his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers high fives teammates after scoring his first NHL goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - APRIL 15: Mike Benning #20 of the Florida Panthers celebrates his first NHL goal with Donovan Sebrango #6 against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Amerant Bank Arena on April 15, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)