SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 14: Clayton Keller #9 of the Utah Hockey Club looks on during the first period against the Utah Hockey Club at Climate Pledge Arena on March 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Utah Hockey Club fired on all cylinders in an impressive 7-3 win over the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Monday.
Last Thursday, the Predators spoiled Utah’s inaugural season home finale. Flashback to the second month of the season, Nashville wiped Utah 4-0 on their home ice. The Hockey Club was finally able to get revenge and best their central division foes.
Led by a four-point performance from Clayton Keller, Utah had the advantage basically from the opening puck drop. Nashville amde it interesting at points but there was never really a doubt.
The Utah Hockey Club will close out its season tomorrow against the Blues in St. Louis.
Aura ✨ pic.twitter.com/0VwqvwwRxk
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 14, 2025
Doaner and Sergy look like movie stars 😎 pic.twitter.com/h1xXEhyidy
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 14, 2025
Monday night lineup! pic.twitter.com/Mvz25NkMwo
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 14, 2025
Let’s go, fellas! pic.twitter.com/SW4QI5Y5RV
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 14, 2025
A series of events 😂 pic.twitter.com/j4qL2CpUA0
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 14, 2025
Moss gets the start 💪#UtahHC | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/2TGRrdL66r
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
Stenlund to the box for slashing.
Hayton to the box for tripping.
5 on 3 for Nasvhille for 1:39.
1P: 15:50 | 0-0
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Predators score right before the second penalty expired.
Admirable PK but O’Reilly stepped right in towards the net and popped Villalta’s water bottle off the back of the net as he scored.
1-0 Nashville early.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Josh Doan is so talented with his stick in the offensive zone.
He’s able to force so many turnovers, extend possessions and create dangerous chances. Underrated effort.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
MICHAEL KESSELRING SCORES AND UTAH TIES THE GAME 1-1!!!!!
WICKED SHOT TOP SHELF.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
What a sequence from Utah here.
Great keep by Kerfoot, crafty pass at the line from Cole, and then an absolute rocket from Kesselring.
He can let it fly. Blink and you’ll miss it. https://t.co/SR7NJwP5pw
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
82 MPH on that wrist shot from Kess?
Netminder had no chance.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
NICK BJUGSTAD SCORES AND UTAH LEADS THE PREDATORS 2-1!!!!!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
🚨Bjugy through traffic for a 2-1 lead! pic.twitter.com/aa5DTw5VHw
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
Cooley is a little shaken up after taking an elbow to the face after attempting to deliver a hit on McCarron.
Utah to the power play.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
End of the first period in Nashville.
Utah 2
Predators 1SOG
Utah 11
Predators 15pic.twitter.com/fMTOJvoJIL— KSL Sports (@kslsports) April 15, 2025
Up after the first. pic.twitter.com/4OZ9OoZefJ
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
Solid initial frame from #UtahHC
Villalta was great with 14 saves on 15 shots (power play goal) in just his first start between the pipes.
Utah also responded well with 2 goals to answer the Predators early lead. https://t.co/pwCIzCzKZk
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
I really like Kerfoot on that 4th line with Bjugstad and Stenlund.
His IQ, awareness, persistence and craftiness add a lot of depth. https://t.co/Dspe2EGmny
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
LOGAN COOLEY SCORES AND UTAH LEADS 3-1!!!!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
The goal is being challenged by Nashville for goaltender interference. https://t.co/mhPSTwGhno
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Unsuccessful challenge. Goal stands.
Utah to the power play as they lead 3-1. https://t.co/cEojcIwxCL
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
What a pass by the Captain 🔥
Cools makes it 3-1 game! pic.twitter.com/9vbqUCyUA3
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
Keller is tripped up and Utah will have a 5 on 3 for 1:10.
2P: 16:07 | 3-1 Utah
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
NICK SCHMALTZ SCORES ON THE POWER PLAY AND UTAH LEADS 4-1!!!!!
Utah will remain on a 5 on 4 PP for 1:40.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Schmaltzy RIPPED that one 💥
Power play has been unreal lately! pic.twitter.com/q1gXubZ2da
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
Nick Schmaltz career-high in points!😁 pic.twitter.com/1syncCucae
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
With 2 assists against the Nashville Predators, Clayton Keller has reached a new career-high in terms of points with 87 and counting.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Another Utah power play after Guenther is hooked.
Brutal start to the middle frame for the Predators.
2P: 14:05 | 4-1 Utah
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Sergachev just undressed Del Gaizo on an entry right at the blue line.
What a move by No. 98.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Predators score.
4-2 Utah.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Nashville refusing to go away as they score on another rebound.
4-3 Utah.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Early intermission between #UtahHC and #Smashville due to an ice issue.
3:44 will be added to the final period.
Utah 4
Nashville 3— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
#UtahHC is a young team but there’s been a lot of new career-highs this season ⬇️👀
Keller: Assists (58), Points (87)
Cooley: Goals (25), Assists (38), Points (63)
Guenther: Goals (27), Assists (32), Points (59)
Schmaltz: Assists (42), Points (62)
Sergachev: Goals (15)
McBain:…— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Kesselring with another laser but this time off the crossbar.
Score remains 4-3 in favor of Utah.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Final 3:44 of the second period expires.
The teams will now switch sides and immediately resume for the third period.
Andre Tourigny almost headed to the locker room though 😂
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Third period starts now. 4-3, Utah.
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
McBain just DROPPED Ufko.
He’s a big dude.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
BIG save from Villalta after Cole was tripped up and unable to get to a loose puck in front of Utah’s net.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
CLAYTON KELLER SCORES AND UTAH LEADS 5-3!!!!
Keller is only 2 points from reaching the 90 point mark for the first time in his career.#UtahHC
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Keller just took on the entire Predators zone and made it look EASY.
He’s a special offensive talent.
Elite vision, handles, passing, and scoring abilities. https://t.co/t9B5BY4T1t
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
CLAYTON KELLER SCORES ON THE OPEN NET AND UTAH LEADS 6-3!!!!!
Just one point away from 90 following a 4-point night in Nashville.
What a game from the Captain.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
🚨 Kells empty netter! pic.twitter.com/5hNtyLvK53
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
KEVIN STENLUND FINDS THE BACK OF THE NET AND UTAH LEADS 7-3 LATE!!!!!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
With 2 assists against the Nashville Predators, Logan Cooley reached 40 assists on the year.
Hell of a season for the 20-year-old.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) April 15, 2025
Big W in Smashville 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gATWlsABqi
— Utah Hockey Club (@utahhockeyclub) April 15, 2025
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