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Utah Hockey Club Splits Week with Strong Showings Against Central Division Rivals

Utah secures three wins before falling to Winnipeg, with standout performances from Barrett Hayton and Karel Vejmelka.

  • Utah Hockey Club won three consecutive games this week, including a 4-0 shutout victory over the Minnesota Wild, before losing 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.
  • Barrett Hayton emerged as a key player, scoring twice in the win against Minnesota and contributing seven points over his last four games.
  • Goaltender Karel Vejmelka recorded his first shutout of the season against the Wild, stopping all 26 shots he faced.
  • Clayton Keller continued his strong form with a three-game goal streak and ten points in his last five games, boosting Utah's offensive efforts.
  • Despite the loss to Winnipeg, Utah remains competitive in the Western Conference playoff race, trailing Calgary by four points for the final wild-card spot.
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