Utah Hockey Club vs. Nashville Predators Game Thread

Brutal start for Utah.

They've been trapped in their own end for most of the period and just committed another penalty.

Nashville back to the power play. Not a great start for Utah in this first period.

Referees are assessing a potential double minor as well...
 
Confirmed.

Cooley and Maatta will sit in the box.

5 on 3 for 2 minutes and then 5 on 4 for an additional 2 minutes after Cooley emerges from the box.

Nashville leads 1-0 with 11:12 remaining in the 1st.
 
Another goal for Nashville on the Power Play.

Too many dangerous veterans on this PP unit for the Predators and Utah is in a big hole against the worst team in the NHL.

2-0 Nashville with 8:02 remaining in the first period.
 
Probably one of the worst periods of hockey Utah has played this season.

They trail 2-0.

They were also outshot 13-4, outhit 12-5, and sat in the box for 8 minutes.

Have to regroup and respond in the second.
 
Some energy from Utah's top two lines with extended O-zone possession and a few shots on goal.

Trailing 2-0, that's exactly what Utah needs. Star players and leadership getting involved and making things happen.
 
End of the 2nd period.

Utah 0
Nashville 3

Utah will remain on the PP for 43 seconds when they return for the 3rd period.

Penalties, a poor defensive breakdown, and an inability to score are plaguing Utah tonight.
 
Utah loses 4-0 to the Nashville Predators.

Over the last nine games, Utah has been shutout 3 times, outscored 31-19, and posted a 2-5-2 record.

Four game road trip ends 1-2-1 and it doesn't get any easier heading home.

Utah needs to find some consistency.