Utah Hockey Club Hosts Vancouver Canucks

The Utah Hockey Club is set to defend its five-game point streak against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, aiming to close in on a playoff spot. Utah's recent 4-0-1 record has propelled them within three points of Colorado for the final wild-card position in the Western Conference, following a rocky start to the season. Coach Andre Tourigny praised the team's resilience, particularly their ability to bounce back from adversity, as seen in their recent comeback win against San Jose. Meanwhile, the Canucks arrive with a strong 10-2-1 road record and are coming off a solid 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Kiefer Sherwood's hat trick in that game highlighted Vancouver's offensive capabilities, which they'll need against a surging Utah team that has outscored opponents 21-13 during their current streak. Both teams are poised for a high-stakes matchup that could significantly impact their playoff aspirations.