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Utah Hockey Club Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive with 3-1 Win Over Calgary

Karel Vejmelka's 33-save performance and key contributions from Hayton and Stenlund highlight Utah's second straight victory.

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Overview

  • Utah Hockey Club defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1 on April 1, 2025, securing their second consecutive win in a late-season playoff push.
  • Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 33 saves, including critical stops in the third period, marking his 18th consecutive start and the longest streak by an NHL goalie since 2019.
  • Barrett Hayton scored the game-winning goal early in the second period, while Kevin Stenlund and Clayton Keller also added goals for Utah.
  • Despite the victory, Utah remains eight points out of a Western Conference playoff spot with only seven games left in the regular season.
  • Head coach André Tourigny defended his reliance on Vejmelka, emphasizing the team's determination to fight for a postseason berth.