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DeSimone will draw into Utah's lineup on Tuesday.
DeSimone will slot in for Olli Maatta, who is out with a lower-body injury. DeSimone has one goal and four assists in 15 games this season.
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Maatta (lower-body) will not play against the Flames on Tuesday.
Maatta will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 70 games this season.
Maatta (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision vs. Calgary on Tuesday.
Maatta did not play in Utah's previous game but could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 19:42 time-on-ice and has 15 points (2G / 13A) in 70 games this season.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start vs. Calgary on Tuesday.
After three straight losses, Utah HC returned to the win column on Sunday with a 27-save performance (.931 SV%) from Vejmelka in a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Czech goalie will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames. Vejmelka has a 2.59 GAA and .904 SV% in 51 games this season (22-20-7). Utah HC enters Tuesday's contest as -174 home favorites against a Flames team coming off an impressive 3-2 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche last night.
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DeSimone will draw into the lineup on Sunday.
Maatta (undisclosed) will not play on Sunday.
Bortuzzo (lower body) has been activated from IR.
Maatta (undisclosed) is a game-time decision on Sunday vs. Chicago but is expected to play.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start vs. Chicago on Sunday.
Yamamoto will draw back into Utah's lineup on Friday in Florida.
Kailer Yamamoto will draw back into Utah's lineup on Friday, sending Carcone to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Yamamoto has failed to scored a point in three games with Utah this season while averaging 10:40 time-on-ice.
Carcone is expected to be a healthy scratch in Florida on Friday.
Kailer Yamamoto will draw back into Utah's lineup on Friday, sending Carcone to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Carcone is averaging 11:26 time-on-ice and has 18 points (6G / 12A) in 52 games this season.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start in Florida on Friday.
After a disastrous performance in yesterday's 8-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing four goals on 11 shots (.636 SV%), Vejmelka will return to the crease on Friday against the Florida Panthers. The 28-year-old Vejmelka struggled since the beginning of March, posting an ugly 3.21 GAA and .872 SV% in 12 games (5-5-2). He has a 2.62 GAA and .902 SV% in 49 games this season (21-20-6). Utah HC enters Friday's contest as +210 road underdogs against a Panthers team that will welcome newcomer Brad Marchand into the lineup for his team debut.
Villalta has been recalled from Tucson (AHL).
Utah HC has recalled goalie Matt Villalta from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), swapping places with Jaxson Stauber. The 25-year-old Villalta has a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 41 games (17-21-3) with Tucson this season.
Stauber has been re-assigned to Tucson (AHL).
Utah HC has recalled goalie Matt Villalta from the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL), swapping places with Jaxson Stauber. The 25-year-old Stauber allowed four goals on 10 shots (.600 SV%) in Thursday's disastrous 8-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Maccelli will be a healthy scratch in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Nick Bjugstad will draw back into Utah's lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, sending Maccelli to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Maccelli is averaging 13:44 time-on-ice and has 18 points (8G / 10A) in 55 games this season. He had 57 points (17G / 40A) in 82 games last season.
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Bjugstad will draw back into Utah's lineup on Thursday in Tampa Bay.
Matias Maccelli will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Bjugstad to draw back into the lineup. Bjugstad has not played since March 18th and has 16 points (5G / 11A) in 55 games this season.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
Utah HC is coming off a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, where Vejmelka allowed four goals on 13 shots (.692 SV%), but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 28-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.56 GAA and .904 SV% in 48 games this season. Utah enters the action on Thursday as +170 road underdogs against a Tampa Bay team coming off a dominant 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Utah has recalled Kailer Yamamoto from Tucson (AHL).
Yamamoto played three games with Utah earlier this season but has spent the majority of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old Yamamoto has 51 points (19G / 32A) in 51 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) this season.
Goalie Start
Vejmelka will start vs. Detroit on Monday.
Utah HC is riding a two-game winning streak and will roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Vejmelka struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.53 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (21-18-6). Utah HC enters Monday's contest as -160 home favorites against a struggling Red Wings team outscored 10-4 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).
Goalie Start
Vejmelka was the first goalie off the ice at Utah's morning skate.
Utah HC is riding a two-game winning streak and will likely roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Monday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Vejmelka struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%), but received ample goal support in a 6-4 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.53 GAA and .907 SV% in 47 games this season (21-18-6). Utah HC enters Monday's contest as -160 home favorites against a struggling Red Wings team outscored 10-4 during a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).