SALT LAKE CITY – Kirby Dach scored twice as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 at Delta Center on Tuesday. Mike Matheson and Cole Caufield each had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens (21-18-4), who are 10-2-1 in their last 13 games. Lane Hutson had three assists, and Sam Montembeault made 22 saves.

Utah Hockey Club fell apart in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens, leaving the team to ask some tough questions of itself.

The Montreal Canadiens celebrate together on the ice after scoring a goal during an NHL game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Montreal Canadiens at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

After benefitting early from a flurry of Montreal penalties, Utah was up 2-1 going into the second period, but it wouldn't last. Utah would be outscored 4-1 the rest of the game as Montreal took advantage of Utah's slow defensive rotations along with many opportunities in transition.

Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of its last 10.

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3, with Kirby Dach scoring twice and Lane Hutson earning three assists.

The Utah Hockey Club’s season-long 7-game homestand is not going well. Utah lose for the third time in four games at the Delta Center, falling to the Montreal Canadians Tuesday night, 5-3. Kirby Dach scored twice,

Despite a tough start against the Utah Hockey Club, the Montreal Canadiens regrouped for an impressive road win as they continue to win and remain in the chase for the playoffs.

Montreal Canadiens forward Emil Heineman was hit by a driver while walking in Utah on Monday, the NHL team said. The accident happened near 200 East and 500 South in Salt Lake City, according to a Salt Lake Police Department report. Dispatchers were called at 2:55 p.m.

First Period_1, Utah, Doan 2 (Schmaltz, Keller), 2:11 (pp). 2, Montreal, Matheson 3 (Caufield, Hutson), 3:18. 3, Utah, Bjugstad 5 (Kesselring, Maccelli), 19:06. Penalties_Pezzetta, MTL (Holding Stick), 0:29; Matheson, MTL (Tripping), 1:04; Laine, MTL (Cross Checking), 13:37; Dach, MTL (Tripping), 17:05.

The Montreal Canadiens will try to continue their push toward a playoff spot when they open a quick two-game road trip Tuesday in Salt Lake City against the Utah Hockey Club.

Another bad second period spelled doom for the Utah Hockey Club as they lost 5-3 to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Despite getting players back from injury, Utah’s costly mistakes led to them losing their second straight game.