Barrett Hayton did not have a concrete answer for Utah Hockey Club’s lackluster second period. “I don’t know. We’re going to have to sit down and talk about it. I think we have to figure out what causes that,

The Utah Hockey Club’s last two regulation losses have now come at the hands of the Dallas Stars following Monday night’s 3-2 loss at home. An insufficient effort in the second period was Utah HC’s demise. Outside of that, it was as evenly matched as any game.

Utah Hockey Club head coach Andre Tourigny stands behind his bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Utah won 6-1. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Utah HC defense prospect Veeti Väisänen will represent Finland, just like current Utah defensemen Olli Määttä and Juuso Välimäki will at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. Väisänen was Utah’s second third-round selection in the 2024 draft.

A hot streak throughout December has got the Utah Hockey Club back into playoff contention. What should they be wishing for this Christmas?

Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry (19) shoots as defenseman Jackson LaCombe (2) assists while Utah Hockey Club goaltender Jaxson Stauber (33) defends with defenseman Ian Cole (28) and center Logan Cooley (92) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Bethany Baker)

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The Dallas Stars head on the road Monday to face the Utah Hockey Club. The Stars are looking to get back to winning ways after back-to-back losses and keep pace in the Western Conference standings. Here’s everything you need to know about the matchup. When: Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Casey DeSmith made 24 saves in his first start since Dec. 2, helping the Dallas Stars end a two-game skid with a 3-2 win against the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night in Salt Lake City.