Utah Hockey Club left wing Matias Maccelli skates with the puck against the Dallas Stars during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Dallas. The Stars won 3-2 in overtime. Maccelli scored both of Utah's goals in the game. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The Utah Hockey Club have been putting together a presentable inaugural season since leaving the Arizona Coyotes in the dust, but they’ve dealt with some injuries, especially on defense. To help fill the void,

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Every team needs an energetic player on their team that can provide a spark. The third line for the Utah Hockey Club has particularly struggled all season long and seemed to have no answers for it.

CALGARY -- Lawson Crouse scored twice, and the Utah Hockey Club rallied for a 5-3 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley scored for Utah (17-15-6), who had lost five straight (0-4-1). Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves.

The Dallas Stars (23-13-1) have two players on the injury report for their matchup against the Utah Hockey Club (17-15-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday, January 4 at 8:00 PM ET.Stars vs.

The Utah Hockey Club and Dallas Stars have been familiar with each other this season and over the past month, as they played two games in Utah in December. However, the Stars can add to their 2-0 record against the NHL’s newest team when they host them for the first time.