Nick Schmaltz’s top-shelf move secured Utah Hockey Club’s first-ever shootout win, capping an eventful game against the Capitals.

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Utah Hockey Club is one of the only teams in the National Hockey League that has all four Beanpot schools represented on its active roster. Kesselring, of course, was a Husky, Jack McBain played at Boston College and Clayton Keller at Boston University. Both Alex Kerfoot and John Marino went to Harvard.

Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects. You can find the complete ranking and more information on the project and its criteria here, as we count down daily from No. 32 to No. 1. The series, which includes in-depth evaluations and insight from sources on nearly 500 prospects, runs from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7.

Analyzing Sunday’s Utah Hockey Club at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes came through on their final game before the Four Nations break with a 7-3 win over the Utah Hockey Club at home.

The Utah Hockey Club visit the Washington Capitals after Clayton Keller scored two goals in the Utah Hockey Club's 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.