Utah Hockey Club Defeats Canucks 3-1, Closes Playoff Gap

Logan Cooley's goal in the third period secured a 3-1 victory for the Utah Hockey Club over the Vancouver Canucks during their first visit to Vancouver. The game was significant for playoff implications, as both teams are vying for the Western Conference's final wildcard spot. Quinn Hughes initially scored for the Canucks with a power-play goal, but Utah responded with goals from Kevin Stenlund and Clayton Keller, the latter sealing the game with an empty-netter. Utah's Karel Vejmelka made 18 saves, while Vancouver's Kevin Lankinen recorded 20 saves in a physical match that featured 22 penalty minutes. This win allowed Utah to complete a season sweep against the Canucks, having previously defeated them twice earlier in the season. The result keeps Utah just two points behind Vancouver and St. Louis in the competitive playoff race.