Rangers Defeat Utah 5-3 in Salt Lake City

The New York Rangers secured a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on January 16, 2025, marking their first win in Utah during their inaugural visit. The Rangers rallied from behind three times, with significant contributions from Artemi Panarin, who scored twice, and Chris Kreider, who netted the go-ahead goal late in the third period. Arthur Kaliyev, making a noteworthy impact since joining the team, scored his first goal as a Ranger, helping to equalize the game at critical moments. Reilly Smith also played a pivotal role, tying the game early in the third with a short-handed goal. The win improved the Rangers' record to 4-0-2 over their last six games and elevated their overall season record to 21-20-3. Utah's Matias Maccelli scored twice, but the team continued to struggle, losing their third straight home game and their 10th in 12 outings.