Nick Schmaltz gave Utah a 1-0 lead 56 seconds into the first period after the Blackhawks could not clear their defensive zone. Clayton Keller picked up the puck behind the net. His centering pass deflected out to Schmaltz, who scored stick side from the slot.

Most NHL coaches would take three of a possible four points on a back-to-back road series with a flight in between, but for the Utah Hockey Club, it didn’t feel like it was enough. The playoff race is tight,