Utah Hockey Club Secures First Shootout Victory in Franchise History

Nick Schmaltz's decisive shootout goal capped a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals, marking a milestone for the Utah team.

Josh Doan and Michael Carcone scored within the first two minutes of the game, giving Utah an early lead over Washington.
Connor Ingram left the game with an upper-body injury after making nine saves; Karel Vejmelka stepped in and stopped 30 shots, including all three shootout attempts.
Dylan Guenther reached the 20-goal milestone for the first time in his NHL career, continuing his strong offensive performance since returning from injury.
Tom Wilson scored twice for Washington, while Alex Ovechkin recorded three assists, moving up to 11th on the NHL's all-time points list.
The victory concludes Utah's road trip ahead of an eight-day break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, with their next game scheduled against the Los Angeles Kings on February 22.