After a challenging run, the Utah Hockey Club finally secured a 5-1 win at home against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game losing streak. The breakthrough performance saw defenseman Maveric Lamoureux score his first NHL goal, extending Utah’s lead to 3-1 in the second period. Supported by goals from Alexander Kerfoot, Barrett Hayton, Mikhail Sergachev, and Clayton Keller, Utah dominated as the Flames suffered their fourth straight loss, placing them ninth in the Western Conference.
Jets Bounce Back Against Red Wings
The Winnipeg Jets, leaders in the Western Conference, rebounded swiftly from their first loss with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The Jets’ early dominance was clear as they closed the first period 3-0 with goals from Gabriel Vilardi, Neal Pionk, and Kyle Connor. Although Detroit reduced the deficit in the second period, Winnipeg took control in the third, with goals from Nino Niederreiter, Pionk, and Colin Miller sealing the win.
Lightning Extend Winning Streak Against Avalanche
The Tampa Bay Lightning claimed their third consecutive victory, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 5-2. Jake Guentzel led Tampa Bay with two goals, while Nikita Kucherov, Anthony Cirelli, and Conor Geekie contributed one each. With this win, the Lightning now sit third in the Eastern Conference, while Colorado, struggling for form, ranks eleventh in the Western standings.