Utah Hockey Club Defeats Carolina Hurricanes 4-1

The Utah Hockey Club secured a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, highlighted by a three-goal burst in the third period. Nick Bjugstad scored twice, including the final goal of the game, while Jack McBain and Mikhail Sergachev also contributed to the scoring. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made a career-high 49 saves, playing a pivotal role in killing off more than ten minutes of power plays. Martin Necas scored for Carolina, which saw its recent offensive surge halted despite outshooting Utah 50-21. This win marks a much-needed success for Utah after a rocky stretch, improving their record to 5-0-2 when scoring first. The Hurricanes will look to rebound against Ottawa, while Utah prepares to face Vegas next.