Juuso Välimäki was involved in a critical moment during the game when he engaged in a net-front wrestling match with Matt Rempe, leading to a goaltender interference call against Rempe. This penalty disallowed what would have been rookie defenceman Victor Mancini’s first NHL goal, shifting the momentum to Utah, which scored shortly after. His presence in the crease was pivotal in the play that ultimately contributed to Utah taking the lead in the game.