With a success rate of 80.5%, Utah’s penalty kill is now the 13th-best in the NHL this season. Utah HC concludes its road trip with a voyage to Edmonton on Tuesday. The Oilers won both previous contests against the NHL’s newest franchise, but they’ve struggled since returning from the 4 Nations break.

Austin Watson extended the gap for Detroit in the final stanza. Kevin Stenlund won the O-zone draw but Utah lost possession and could not create a rush up ice. Instead, Simon Edvinsson stopped the puck at the point and lofted it on net. Watson got a stick on the shot and tipped it in for the 3-1 scoreline at 9:51.

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