Utah Hockey Club center Nick Schmaltz (8) celebrates with teammate Matias Maccelli (63) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn warms up before the start of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah Hockey Club defenseman Ian Cole (28) shoots a deflected puck into the goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) makes a save with his leg during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Dallas Stars center Colin Blackwell (15) celebrates after a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)

Utah Hockey Club center Nick Schmaltz, right, celebrates with teammate Matias Maccelli (63) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)