Utah Hockey Club tops Jets 4-1, playoff hopes alive

The Utah Hockey Club achieved a significant upset by defeating the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Saturday night, with standout performances from Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton, who each contributed a goal and an assist. Kevin Stenlund also scored, while goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 32 saves, marking his third win in four games. Keller's power-play goal early in the first period marked his 500th career point, and Hayton added another power-play goal shortly after. Although the Jets managed to score once in the third period, Nick Bjugstad sealed the game with an empty-net goal. This victory keeps Utah's slim playoff hopes alive, as they remain seven points behind Minnesota for the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Jets will face the St. Louis Blues next, while Utah prepares to host the Seattle Kraken.