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Captain Clayton Keller had a career high and franchise record five points, a career-high four assists, and six different players scored as Utah tied its season-high for goals in a game with a 6-1 rout of the Minnesota Wild on Thursday. It was Utah's third straight win against Minnesota this season.
The Minnesota Wild are back in town for the fourth and final matchup of the regular season between the two clubs. Utah has earned points in all three games against the Wild, falling 5-4 in a shootout at home on Dec. 10, winning 2-1 in St. Paul on Dec. 20, and shutting out Minnesota 4-0 at Xcel Energy Center on Jan. 23.
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Clayton Keller had a career-high five points — scoring his 22nd goal and assisting on four others — and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Minnesota Wild 6-1 on Thursday night for its fourth straight home victory.
The Timberwolves shot 21-of-38 (55.3 percent) from three in the Jan. 30 meeting, which was a 138-113 victory for Minnesota. Utah’s defensive gameplan is focused on limiting shot attempts at the rim, which has opened up vulnerabilities on the perimeter.
The Wolves will play in Phoenix on Sunday before embarking on another back-to-back in Minnesota against Philadelphia on Tuesday and then at Charlotte on Wednesday. Jazz update: The Jazz will face the Wolves three more times between Friday and the end of the season.
Prediction for the NHL Utah vs Minnesota Wild match will occur on February 28. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.
Utah Hockey Club defeated Minnesota 6-1, marking their third consecutive win. Clayton Keller led with a career-high 5 points, contributing significantly to the victory. Utah is now just 2 points shy of a playoff spot, showcasing newfound confidence.
This Minnesota team has been wholly unreliable all season long, one that loves to play down to its competition.
The Utah Hockey Club take on the Minnesota Wild tonight at 9:00 p.m. Here are the projected lineups for Utah HC, please note these are subject to change.
Utah Hockey Club forward Alexander Kerfoot signed a one-year contract extension Wednesday. Kerfoot has seven goals and nine assists in 61 games this season.
First Period_1, Utah, Hayton 16 (Keller, Sergachev), 3:59 (pp). 2, Utah, Guenther 22 (Keller, Hayton), 19:30 (pp). Second Period_3, Minnesota, Gaudreau 12 (Boldy, Hinostroza), 16:02. 4, Utah, Durzi 1 (Doan, Maatta), 17:50.
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