With just nine games remaining, the Utah Hockey Club has fallen out of contention for a playoff spot. Even if they win all nine games (doubtful), they will only have a 66% chance of winning the second wild-card position.

The Flames cut Utah’s lead in half at 13:00. Ian Cole mishandled the puck in his own end which allowed Calgary to regain possession and led to Rasmus Andersson’s slap shot from the point that beat Vejmelka to make it 2-1. Clayton Keller’s empty-net goal at 19:42 of the third period, though, sealed the 3-1 victory.

SEG+, UtahHC+, Utah 16 | RADIO: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App The Utah Hockey Club (33-29-12) returns to Delta Center tonight to face the Calgary Flames (35-26-12). This evening is the first of a f