Utah Hockey Club Defeats Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Resilient Home Performance

Clayton Keller returns after injury to lead Utah's victory as Winnipeg struggles with turnovers and injuries.

Utah captain Clayton Keller took a puck to the face early in the second period, requiring 12 stitches, but returned to assist on the opening goal and scored an empty-netter to seal the win.
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry left the game after the first period due to an injury sustained sliding into the boards, and his status remains uncertain for upcoming games.
Utah's Barrett Hayton contributed a goal and two assists, while Logan Cooley extended his goal streak to four games with a breakaway tally late in the second period.
The Jets struggled with turnovers and defensive errors, leading to multiple Utah goals, including a tic-tac-toe play finished by Matias Maccelli for a commanding 4-0 lead in the third period.
Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL's leading goaltender, made 23 saves but could not overcome defensive lapses, as the Jets dropped their second straight game and first road match of 2025.