Overview
- Dallas capitalized with first-period power-play goals from Thomas Harley and Wyatt Johnston, and Matt Duchene’s tally stood as the winner.
- Kailer Yamamoto scored both Mammoth goals off JJ Peterka setups, while Karel Vejmelka made 28 saves as Utah managed a season-low 14 shots on goal.
- Utah remains in the West’s top wild-card position at 60 points, with Vancouver and Detroit next before the Olympic pause and several teams one point back.
- Head coach André Tourigny pointed to faltering special teams, citing an anemic January power play and recent penalty-kill decline despite winning 5-on-5 on the night.
- The NHL upheld Yamamoto’s first goal on review, ruling Barrett Hayton’s crease contact with Casey DeSmith did not constitute goaltender interference.