Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and Utah Hockey Club center Nick Bjugstad (17) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) celebrates with teammate Miro Heiskanen (4) after scoring against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Hockey Club goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) makes a save against the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Utah Hockey Club during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) makes a save against Utah Hockey Club center Jack McBain (22) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) makes a save against Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith, right, makes a save against Utah Hockey Club center Alexander Kerfoot (15) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)