New York Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello (36) right, fights for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in N …

New York Rangers’ Mats Zuccarello (36) right, fights for the puck with Vegas Golden Knights’ Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)