The Utah Hockey Club faced a significant setback in their playoff chase after succumbing to a 5-1 defeat against the Detroit Red Wings at the Delta Center. Dylan Guenther opened the scoring for Utah, netting his 26th goal of the season, marking his 100th career point. However, the Red Wings retaliated with five consecutive goals, including a standout performance from Alex DeBrincat, who contributed a goal and an assist. Despite Utah's strong defensive efforts, they struggled offensively, failing to convert opportunities into goals. Their loss leaves them six points behind the St. Louis Blues for the final wildcard spot in the Western Conference, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy.