The Utah Hockey Club face the New York Rangers in a non-conference matchup. The Utah Hockey Club are fifth in league play with 179 total penalties (averaging 4.2 per game).

They praise the fan base and the family friendly environment. The Delta Center is not ideal for hockey, but all should be well once the renovations are completed. Now that the halfway point of the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season has come and gone, let’s compare the expectations to the reality of the NHL in Utah.

The New York Rangers make their first ever visit to Salt Lake City for their second meeting with the Utah Hockey Club (9:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 880 AM). RANGERS RUNDOWN - The Delta C

Accountability was the main point following yet another disappointing loss. Utah has won just twice in its last 10 games, and just twice at home in the last two months. No, that latter part is not a typo — it's been that bad. That accountability speak came from everyone — players and coaches alike.

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Utah Hockey Club (18-16-7, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Saturday ... 11 goals and 25 assists for the Utah Hockey Club. Clayton Keller has three goals and eight assists over the ...

Artemi Panarin scored twice, Chris Kreider got the go-ahead goal with 9:38 left and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kirby Dach scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Utah Hockey Club 5-3 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield also scored for Montreal, which has won eight of its last 10.

Barrett Hayton snapped home the go-ahead goal with 1:32 left to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Jan. 14 @ UTA: Laine’s impact was felt immediately in his return to the Canadiens lineup on Saturday, blasting home what’s become a trademark power play goal. With the Finnish sniper back in his spot, Montreal are poised to collect another two points on the road.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jesper Boqvist scored twice in the third period and the Florida Panthers beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-1 on Wednesday night. Sam Reinhart and Eetu Luostarinen each had a goal for the reigning Stanley Cup champions. Matthew Tkachuk finished with two assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves.

Barrett Hayton snapped home the go-ahead goal with 1:32 left to lift the Utah Hockey Club to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. Nick Schmaltz also scored for Utah, and Karel Vejmelka finished with 18 saves.