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Anaheim Ducks at Utah Hockey Club

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Anaheim Ducks
28-30-7
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Utah Hockey Club
29-25-11

Dylan Guenther breaks a tie on 3rd-period power play in Utah's 3-2 victory over the Ducks

Mikhail Sergachev's kick save prevents a goal vs. Ducks

Guenther beat goalie Ville Husso with a one-timer from the left side off a feed from defenseman Mikhail Sergachev. Guenther has a career-high 24 goals this season.

Jack McBain and Alexander Kerfoot also scored to help Utah move within two points of the second wild card in the Western Conference. Karel Vejmelka made 19 saves.

Alex Killorn and Mason McTavish scored for Anaheim, and Husso stopped 36 shots.

McBain opened the scoring with 8:57 left in the first period. Kerfoot made it 2-0 with 5:29 to go in the second, beating Husso from close range with a quick shot. Killorn got one back for Anaheim 1:02 later, and McTavish tied it on a power play at 3:22 of the third.

Takeaways Ducks: Anaheim was coming off a 7-4 home loss to Washington on Tuesday night.

Utah: Utah had lost two straight in extra time, falling 4-3 in overtime at Chicago on Friday night and 4-3 in a shootout at home against Toronto on Monday night.

Key moment Guenther put Utah back on top after Anaheim rallied.

Key stat Utah outshot Anaheim 39-21.

Up next Both teams play Friday night. The Ducks host Nashville, and Utah opens a three-game trip in Seattle.

Regular Season Series

ANA wins series 2-1

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 11:03 Jack McBain Goal (12) Tip-In, assists: Ian Cole (13), Josh Doan (10)
Goal 2nd Period 14:31 Alexander Kerfoot Goal (8) Snap Shot, assists: Dylan Guenther (24), Barrett Hayton (21)
Goal 2nd Period 15:53 Alex Killorn Goal (14) Snap Shot, assists: Leo Carlsson (16), Cutter Gauthier (20)
Goal 3rd Period 3:22 Mason McTavish Goal (18) Slap Shot, assists: Trevor Zegras (13), Jackson LaCombe (24)
Goal 3rd Period 7:03 Dylan Guenther Goal (24) Slap Shot, assists: Mikhail Sergachev (32), Clayton Keller (51)

Statistics

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18 Blocked Shots 20
24 Hits 20
2 Takeaways 4
21 Shots 39
1 Power Play Goals 1
2 Power Play Opportunities 3
50.0 Power Play Percentage 33.3
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
28 Faceoffs Won 36
43.8 Faceoff Win Percent 56.3
22 Giveaways 12
3 Total Penalties 2
6 Penalty Minutes 4
Utah Hockey Club Utah Hockey Club Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Tij Iginla, C Out Dec 4
Anaheim Ducks Anaheim Ducks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Robby Fabbri, C Injured Reserve Mar 29
Ross Johnston, LW Out Mar 29
Nathan Gaucher, C Out Mar 27

Game Information

Delta Center

Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Attendance: 11,131 | Capacity:

2024-25 Pacific Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Vegas 45 21 98 8
Los Angeles 42 23 93 9
Edmonton 43 26 91 5
Calgary 35 27 82 12
Vancouver 34 28 81 13
Anaheim 33 33 74 8
Seattle 32 38 70 6
San Jose 20 44 50 10

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 51 20 106 4
Dallas 49 21 102 4
Colorado 46 26 96 4
Minnesota 41 28 89 7
St. Louis 41 28 89 7
Utah 34 29 80 12
Nashville 27 40 62 8
Chicago 21 44 52 10
Full Standings