The Canadiens needed a response and found one immediately. The Canadiens put an ugly first period in the rear-view mirror and showed why they're right in the thick of the playoff race.

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3, with Kirby Dach scoring twice and Lane Hutson earning three assists.

The Utah Hockey Club’s season-long 7-game homestand is not going well. Utah lose for the third time in four games at the Delta Center, falling to the

The Canadiens faced the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, the first ever trip to the new NHL franchise for Martin St-Louis’ troops. The Habs had to do without Emil Heineman, who was struck by a car while walking in Utah,

Montreal's Cole Caufield and Mike Matheson both netted one goal and one assist, while Patrik Laine scored a goal to reach the 400-point plateau. Sam Montembeault made 22 saves for the Canadiens, who have won 10 of their last 13 games (10-2-1).

After benefitting early from a flurry of Montreal penalties, Utah was up 2-1 going into the second period, but it wouldn't last. Utah would be outscored 4-1 the rest of the game as Montreal took advantage of Utah's slow defensive rotations along with many opportunities in transition.

In recent games, Kirby Dach has regained his swagger, and on Tuesday night he put together a great game. If there is a better feeling for Montreal Canadiens fans than seeing Kirby Dach having fun and scoring points, I'm not sure what it is.

Patrik Laine, left, and Kirby Dach of the Montreal Canadiens celebrate a goal during the second period against the Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center on Jan. 14, 2025 in Salt Lake City. Alex ...

Utah Hockey Club fell apart in the second period against the Montreal Canadiens, leaving the team to ask some tough questions of itself.

The Montreal Canadiens were in Salt Lake City tonight to take on the Utah Hockey Club. It was an eventful day for the Montreal Canadiens as the organization announced Emil Heineman was hit by a car on Monday and would be out of action for three to four weeks before taking on the Utah Hockey Club in the evening. Here are my takeaways from the game.

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