New Jersey Devils goaltender Cory Schneider (35) deflects a shot by Vegas Golden Knights left wing Erik Haula (56) as Devils defenseman John Moore (2) looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
DETROIT — Erik Haula was right when he said things are only going to get tougher now that it’s March.
All those points the Golden Knights accumulated in October, November and December have created a nine-point cushion over Anaheim in the Pacific Division as the NHL’s regular season enters its final weeks.