The Vancouver Canucks take on the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 10 p.m. EST.
The Canucks (16-9-5) have two wins and two defeats in their last four games as the team continues to struggle to put together a string of good performances on the bounce. Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club (14-11-5) has won four of its last five games as the newcomer acclimatizes to the NHL.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Utah Hockey Club game info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City
- TV Broadcast: SNP, SN1, TVAS, Utah16
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Vancouver Canucks game preview
The Canucks have looked shaky lately as their form has dipped from the start of the campaign. Despite their 5-1 home defeat against the Boston Bruins, Vancouver bounced back against the Colorado Avalanche, winning the game 3-1 at home.
Vancouver Canucks injuries
Kevin Lankinen and Filip Hronek are both sidelined for the Canucks due to their ongoing injury concerns.
Utah Hockey Club game preview
The Utah Hockey Club started its campaign with flying colors as its season mellowed down eventually. The team's recent run is slowly lifting it on the table as it currently sits within touching distance of the Colorado Avalanche in fourth. Utah is set to play the Minnesota Wild after this game.
Utah Hockey Club injuries
Tij Iginla is the only player sidelined for the Utah Hockey Club. The return date for the star is yet to be determined.
Canucks and Utah Hockey Club key players
Defenseman Quinn Hughes continues to lead the line for the Canucks, as the player has scored 35 points since the start of the campaign. Center Elias Pettersson is slowly catching up with him with 26 points in the first 30 games of the season.
Utah wingers Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller are battling it out for the leading points contributor within the team, as they have scored 29 and 28 points, respectively, this season. Center Logan Cooley closely follows them with 26 points, having played 30 games alongside the duo.