St. Louis Blues’ Niko Mikkola (77) skates to the puck as Vegas Golden Knights’ Paul Cotter (43) …

St. Louis Blues’ Niko Mikkola (77) skates to the puck as Vegas Golden Knights’ Paul Cotter (43) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)