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Utah Hockey Club vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game Preview

Mar 22, 2025

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Mar 22, 2025

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The Utah Hockey Club hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight at the Delta Center at 3:00 P.M. MT/ 5:00 P.M. EST. This is the first meeting between the two teams, and will play again in less than a week.

Utah is looking to continue their strong play from the game against the Buffalo Sabres, to push themselves into the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. They sit just four points behind the St. Louis Blues with a game in hand.

Players to Watch:

Similar to the game against the Sabres, with so much riding on these games, expect the top-end talent to step up in a big way. Players like Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther, and Mikhail Sergachev will bring their best performance and put the team on their backs to try and push for the playoffs.

For Sergachev, this game carries extra significance—it’s his first time facing his former team since being traded in the offseason. He’ll likely be motivated to make an impact against his old teammates and friends.

On Monday, March 17, James Mirtle of the Athletic put out an article ranking every NHL owner from 1-32, based on surveyed responses from over 4000 readers, including fans of every NHL team.

thehockeynews.comAndre Tourigny Among Many Supporting Ryan Smith and the New Utah OwnershipOn Monday, March 17, James Mirtle of the Athletic put out an article ranking every NHL owner from 1-32, based on surveyed responses from over 4000 readers, including fans of every NHL team.

Team Leaders:

Goals: Dylan Guenther (25)

Assists: Clayton Keller (52)

Points: Clayton Keller (76)

GWG: Dylan Guenther (9)

TOI: Mikhail Sergachev (25:21)

PPG: Dylan Guenther (11)

Shots: Clayton Keller (183)

Hits: Jack McBain (238)

Blocks: Ian Cole (175)

Wins: Karel Vejmelka (20)

Don't let the 5-2 final score fool you, this was a grit-and-grind game for Utah Hockey Club.

thehockeynews.comHow A Delayed Penalty From Utah HC Turned Into a 'Clutch, Clutch Play' in 5-2 Win Over SabresDon't let the 5-2 final score fool you, this was a grit-and-grind game for Utah Hockey Club.

Injuries:

Liam O’Brien (lower body)

Robert Bortuzzo (lower body)

Connor Ingram (personal)

Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith loves his fans, and it shows after the announcement made today.

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Western Wild Card Race:

WC 1: Minnesota Wild - 83 Points

WC 2: St. Louis Blues - 77 Points

3: Vancouver Canucks - 76 Points

4: Calgary Flames - 75 Points

5: Utah Hockey Club - 73 Points

Where to watch: You can watch it on Utah 16 and Utah HC+.

According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Uyte LLC—the same company that filed previous trademarks for the Utah Hockey Club—has now filed a trademark for the nickname "Mammoth."

thehockeynews.comUtah Hockey Club Files Trademark Hinting At Possible Team NameAccording to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Uyte LLC—the same company that filed previous trademarks for the Utah Hockey Club—has now filed a trademark for the nickname "Mammoth."

The Utah Hockey Club have been right in the thick of the Western Conference wild card race since well before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. Since standing pat at the deadline and giving their team the ultimate vote of confidence, Utah is just two points out of the second wild card spot.

thehockeynews.comUtah HC's Weekly Injury Report: Week 22The Utah Hockey Club have been right in the thick of the Western Conference wild card race since well before the March 7 NHL Trade Deadline. Since standing pat at the deadline and giving their team the ultimate vote of confidence, Utah is just two points out of the second wild card spot.

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