SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 08: Connor Ingram #39 of Utah Hockey Club skates to the crease during the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center on October 08, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This game is the first for the franchise in Utah following their relocation from Arizona. The Utah Hockey Club defeated the Blackhawks 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Connor Ingram has looked sharp in his return to the ice after an extended absence. Ingram has 14 saves in a scoreless first period.
Utah HC (18-16-7, 43 points) looks to sink the Islanders (16-18-7, 39 points) on Saturday, January 11. The Club won the first matchup, picking up the 5-4 road victory on October 10.
Utah enters the night fifth in the Western Conference Wild Card race, ten points out of a Central Division playoff spot. The top two Wild Card teams advance to the playoffs.
First big save of the night by Ingram.
Defensemen were all beaten but he remained composed and even had his glove ready in case Tsyplakov tried to elevate the puck.pic.twitter.com/Dao7iJP2aD
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 12, 2025
In front of Ingram, Utah HC’s defense knocked away several would-be threats in the first 20 minutes. The Islanders’ attack far outpaced Utah and included a pair of power-play chances that came up empty.
Utah attempted five shots in the period.
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