Artemi Panarin scored two goals, Chris Kreider had the go-ahead goal off a defensive deflection with 9:38 to play, and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night.

The Montreal Canadiens celebrate together on the ice after scoring a goal during an NHL game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Montreal Canadiens at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.

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).

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Heading into a Thursday night matchup, the New York Rangers are in a similar boat as the Utah Hockey Club: on the outside of the playoffs, looking in, hoping there’s still a chance for them. Both teams have 43 points. The Rangers are five points out of an NHL playoff spot, while Utah HC needs six more.

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