Clayton Keller Leads Utah Hockey Club to Late Victory Over Minnesota Wild

In a thrilling matchup at the Delta Center on Tuesday, December 10, Clayton Keller played a pivotal role in the Utah Hockey Club‘s comeback victory over the division-leading Minnesota Wild. The game saw a dramatic turn in the third period, with Utah scoring three goals to secure a 4-3 lead.

Keller, the captain of the Utah Hockey Club, was instrumental in the team’s success. He scored two power-play goals, the first of which was quickly answered by Minnesota, but his second goal helped Utah regain the lead. Keller’s second power-play goal came after he found space on the right side and ripped a shot that beat Minnesota’s goaltender, Filip Gustavsson, low.

The momentum shifted decisively in Utah’s favor following Keller’s second goal. Juuso Valimaki capitalized on this momentum by scoring another goal just minutes later. Valimaki’s goal came from a rebound after Gustavsson initially knocked down his shot, giving Utah a one-goal lead.

Keller’s performance is part of his strong season, where he has accumulated 24 points (7 goals, 17 assists), including four points in his last four games. He also holds the fastest speed burst for Utah this season, reaching 23.17 miles per hour, placing him in the 96th percentile of all NHL skaters’ top speeds.

The win is significant for Utah, which has been performing well lately, having won four of its last six games and earning points in five of those six. The team now looks forward to an important Central Division matchup against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday, December 12.