Columbus Blue Jackets’ David Savard, right, checks Vegas Golden Knights’ Tomas Nosek, of the Czech Republic, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. …

Columbus Blue Jackets’ David Savard, right, checks Vegas Golden Knights’ Tomas Nosek, of the Czech Republic, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)