Utah Hockey Club Eyes Redemption Against Nashville in Final Road Stretch
The Utah Hockey Club is back on the road and tonight they’re facing a familiar foe — the Nashville Predators. It’s the final road trip of Utah’s inaugural NHL season, and the stakes feel a little higher each time the Mountain Blue takes the ice. Puck drops tonight at 6:00 p.m. MT at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, and all eyes are on whether Utah can bounce back after a frustrating 4-3 shootout loss to these same Preds just four days ago.
Now, let’s talk about momentum. Utah has been heating up lately, winning three of their last four and earning points in four straight. They're showing flashes of playoff-caliber grit, even as the season winds down. Clayton Keller continues to lead the way offensively, sitting just two points shy of topping his personal best of 86 points set back in 2022-23. Meanwhile, Josh Doan is emerging as a clutch performer, scoring goals in back-to-back games — including a game-winner last weekend against Dallas.
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Utah's power play has become a serious weapon, lighting up Dallas for four goals with the man advantage on Saturday. That effort not only gave them a franchise record for most power-play goals in a single game, but also demonstrated how dangerous they can be when they capitalize on their chances. In the last 26 games, Utah has scored 23 power-play goals — that’s nearly one per game.
Nashville, though, remains a bit of a puzzle. They made some flashy offseason moves, grabbing big names like Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, yet they’re still sitting at the bottom of league scoring with just 2.55 goals per game. Despite all that, the Predators have had Utah’s number this season — already winning both previous matchups, including that November 4-0 shutout and the recent shootout heartbreaker. A win tonight would make Nashville the seventh team to sweep Utah this season.
The big threat on the Preds’ side is Filip Forsberg, who has already buried three goals against Utah this season, not to mention the shootout winner last Thursday. He’s their most consistent offensive weapon and leads Nashville with 73 points.
Tonight’s game is also a showcase of some exciting young talent. Logan Cooley is finishing strong with 24 goals and 38 assists, while Dylan Guenther has set career highs with 27 goals and 32 assists. Utah’s roster is peppered with breakout performances, proving that the foundation of this new franchise is already solid and full of promise.
With one final game remaining after tonight — a Tuesday clash with St. Louis — this matchup against Nashville is more than just another check on the schedule. It’s a chance for Utah to settle the score, finish strong, and put a punctuation mark on a season full of firsts. Whether you're tuning in from the Wasatch Front or following on the go, this is a game that could define how we remember Year One for the Utah Hockey Club.
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