Lawson Crouse led the Utah team to a much-needed 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, ending both his personal goal drought and the team's winless streak. Crouse scored twice, marking his first goals in 14 games, and helped Utah overcome a 3-2 deficit in the third period. Coach Andre Tourigny praised Crouse's performance, highlighting his physicality and defensive skills, even when he wasn't scoring.

Utah's comeback was critical as they aimed to close the gap for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. The team outshot Calgary in the third period, showcasing their urgency to secure the win. Crouse's performance is seen as a potential turning point for the team as they prepare for their next game in Dallas.

Lawson Crouse led the Utah Hockey Club to a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames, snapping a five-game winless streak. Crouse scored two goals, while Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, and Kevin Stenlund added to the scoreline for Utah, which improved to 17-15-6. Calgary, on the other hand, suffered a setback, dropping to 18-13-7 after having its five-game home point streak halted.

Blake Coleman, Connor Zary, and Brayden Pachal found the net for Calgary, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves for Utah, ending a three-game losing streak. In contrast, Calgary's Dan Vladar faced 21 shots and remains winless in his last four outings.

Utah's victory was crucial, especially with several players battling illness. Keller missed a prior game due to the bug, and Matias Maccelli was the latest casualty, missing his first game of the season. Calgary also faced challenges, losing Nazem Kadri for an extended period after a physical altercation during the second period.

Key moments included Utah's quick response in the third period, where they scored twice within two minutes to take the lead. This marked a significant shift as Calgary had previously led after two periods, a scenario in which they had a strong record of 10-1-1 this season. The Flames will host the Nashville Predators next, while Utah prepares to visit the Dallas Stars.

Roope Hintz led the Dallas Stars with his 15th goal, contributing to a 3-2 victory over Utah. The Stars broke a two-game losing streak with this win, showcasing aggressive defense and effective offense, especially in the second period.

Jamie Benn and Colin Blackwell also scored for Dallas, while Casey DeSmith made 24 saves. Utah struggled at home, managing only one win in December, despite goals from Kevin Stenlund and Barrett Hayton.