Utah Hockey Club News

Vejmelka picked up his second shutout of the early season stopping all 36 shots vs. Carolina in his last start. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a solid quarter of the season, posting a 6-5-1 record with a .916 SV% and 2.98 GAA. He will take on the Detroit Red Wings who are currently on a three-game winning streak.

Douglas is best known for his massive 6'9" frame and will head to Arizona with hopes of making the Coyotes' roster at some point this season. In 13 games with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) he had one assist and 30 PIMs with a -2 rating. He was dealt for defensemen Conor Timmins Wednesday.

Guenther was a healthy scratch for the Coyotes' previous game but will draw back into the lineup Wednesday. The 19-year-old rookie has been having a strong start offensive start to his season with three goals and four assists but struggled defensively with a -9 plus/minus through 15 games played.

Maccelli heading to the press box Wednesday comes as a bit of a surprise as the rookie had been enjoying a strong season, leading all rookie skaters with 11 points (1G/10A) through 17 games played. He will be replaced by Dylan Guenther and Zack Kassian returning to the lineup.

Vejmelka allowed four goals on 39 shots (.897 SV%) in a loss vs. Vegas his last time out. The second year starter has been solid on a weak Arizona team this season as shown by his 5-5-1 record and .909 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes who rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game (35.2) but 25th in goals (2.84).

Bortuzzo will be available to return Wednesday after being activated from the injured reserve due to an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has yet to pick up a point through ten games this season but has been his usual stay-at-home, steady self averaging only 12:03 TOI.

Ingram stopped 23 of 27 shots (.852 SV%) as he lost his third consecutive start his last time out in a loss to the New York Rangers. The Coyotes' backup has struggled this season as shown by his 4.32 GAA and .870 SV% which have resulted in a 1-4-0 record. He takes on the Nashville Predators who rank 27th in the NHL in goals for (2.67) and 28th in shots for per game (29.4).

Schmaltz has been out since the Coyotes' season opener, playing just 2:26 TOI in that game before suffering a rib injury. Schmaltz should return on a line with Clayton Keller and PP1. He had 59 points (23G / 36A) in 63 games last season.

Vejmelka snapped a three-game winning streak his last time out, allowing four goals on 26 shots (.846 SV%) as he picked up the loss to New Jersey. The second-year starter has been very solid this season, posting a 5-4-1 record alongside his 3.16 GAA and .910 SV%. He draws the tough task of the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights who rank fourth in the NHL in goals per game (3.59).

Yamamoto was scratched Thursday in Carolina and will miss Saturday's game in Florida as the Oilers close out their four-game road trip. Yamamoto will be re-evaluated in Edmonton and a detailed timeline should be released when the Oilers get back home.

Vejmelka stopped 32 of 33 shots (.970 SV%) to win his third straight start vs. Buffalo his last time out. The second-year pro has played well this season, posting a 4-3-1 record alongside his .908 SV% and 3.41 GAA. He faces off against an incredible hot New York Islanders team that has won seven of their last eight contests.

Bortuzzo left the Blues' previous game vs. Philadelphia after 9:08 TOI with an upper-body injury. Through 10 games, Bortuzzo has 10 games played he has zero points and nine PIMs with only five SOG. He heads to the injured reserve to make room for Tyler Tucker.

Vejmelka stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944 SV%) as he won his second straight start 3-2 vs. Washington. The second year starter has been up and down this season, posting a 3-3-1 record with a 3.72 GAA and .901 SV%. He will take on the Buffalo Sabres who are coming off two straight 5-3 losses.