The Vancouver Canucks (26-19-11) are set to face off against the Utah Hockey Club (24-24-9) on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Team Overview
Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks are currently holding the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference with 63 points. They recently lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1, snapping their three-game winning streak. Jake DeBrusk scored the lone goal for the Canucks in that game. Vancouver has been strong on the road, with a 14-9-2 record, and they have been particularly effective when scoring at least three goals, going 23-3-3 in such games.
Utah Hockey Club: The Utah Hockey Club is currently six points behind the Canucks in the wild-card race with 57 points. They recently lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-3, with Barrett Hayton scoring a hat trick. Utah has been inconsistent this season, but they have shown flashes of brilliance, especially when scoring at least three goals, going 31-6-1 in such games.
Key Players
Vancouver Canucks:
- Jake DeBrusk: Has 20 goals this season and scored the lone goal in the recent loss to the Golden Knights.
- Elias Pettersson: Despite an undisclosed injury, he played in the last game and has 34 points (11 goals, 23 assists) in 50 games this season.
Utah Hockey Club:
- Barrett Hayton: Scored a hat trick in the recent loss to the Kings and has 32 points (15 goals, 17 assists) this season.
- Clayton Keller: Leads the team with 29 points (13 goals, 16 assists) and has been a key player for Utah.
Recent Form
Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks have been solid, going 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. They average 3.07 goals per game while allowing 2.97 goals.
Utah Hockey Club: The Utah Hockey Club has been inconsistent, going 4-5-1 in their last 10 games. They average 3.4 goals per game while allowing 3.2 goals.
