The Avalanche currently hold the third playoff spot in the division, being four points ahead of Utah HC. Utah has two games in hand, meaning they could potentially get to that spot by the time they play as many games as Colorado.

DENVER -- Dylan Guenther had two goals and an assist for the Utah Hockey Club in a 4-1 win against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday. Vladislav Kolyachonok and Kevin Stenlund scored, and Logan Cooley had two assists for Utah (13-11-5), which has won three of its past four games. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves.

Utah HC’s dreams of grabbing a playoff spot are halted once again. They’ll have the chance to resume bridging the gap against the Seattle Kraken on Monday. Utah Hockey for dum

The Colorado Avalanche (21-15-0) are back at home for the third and final meeting against the struggling Seattle Kraken (16-12-6). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Mackenzie Blackwood Signs Five-Year Extension With the Avalanche Colorado is riding a three-game winning streak and is set to play its third and final game

Ask a few members of the Utah Hockey Club and they'll call the team's budding relationship with the Colorado Avalanche a rivalry already, even after just three regular-season matchups.

CALGARY -- Lawson Crouse scored twice, and the Utah Hockey Club rallied for a 5-3 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday. Clayton Keller had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley scored for Utah (17-15-6), who had lost five straight (0-4-1). Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves.

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