Dylan Guenther scored twice in Utah Hockey Club's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Guenther extended his point streak to seven games and logged his ninth multi-point performance of the season in his team’s fourth consecutive victory. What’s more, Utah has won seven straight games on the road — this time against a divisional opponent.
With the game tied 1-1 in the third period, Utah was put on the man advantage as Jared Spurgeon sat in the box for tripping at 9:56. Guenther was stationed at his regular left-circle spot and threw the puck on net where it hit off a Wild player and in. Guenther’s 16th goal of the season earned the final 2-1 scoreline.Guenther leads Utah with seven power-play goals and has been a big part of the first unit’s hot streak this month.
The other side of special teams cannot be ignored. Utah’s penalty kill went 5-for-5 against the Wild, including a shut-down showing at the end of the second period which prevented Minnesota from taking a lead into the third. Utah has allowed just two power-play goals against in the last six games.has been one of Utah’s best penalty killers — and overall players — through that stretch. The goaltender made four saves on the Wild’s third power play and finished the night with 29 stops.
“I’m just trying to focus for another shot,” Vejmelka said. “It’s all about focus to be ready. Doesn’t matter what’s going to happen, just be ready for another shot and try to find the puck early.” Logan Cooley orchestrated the play and picked up his 22nd assist of the year. The second-line center powered through the neutral zone on entry and weaved around Minnesota players to get the puck to McBain by the left circle. Cooley tops Utah with assists and is three away from breaking his total from his rookie season.
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