SALT LAKE CITY — Mikhail Sergachev found the back of the net 4:48 into overtime, securing a 3-2 win for the Utah Hockey Club against the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night.

Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther were instrumental in bringing Utah back from a 2-0 deficit, scoring in the third period to force the extra frame. Karel Vejmelka had a strong performance in goal, making 24 saves, while Logan Cooley contributed with two assists.

For Vancouver, Danton Heinen and Dakota Joshua each scored a goal, with Thatcher Demko turning away 28 shots in a solid showing. Quinn Hughes registered assists on both of Vancouver’s goals.

**Takeaways**
Utah has now extended its winning streak to three games.

Vancouver’s loss in overtime has left them in a logjam in the Pacific Division, as they currently share the top spot with the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, and Vegas Golden Knights, all tied on points with 31.

**Key moment**
Amidst the third period’s intensity, it was Nick Schmaltz who converted a power play opportunity to tie the game at 2-2 with just 4:30 left, marking a significant comeback after Utah faced a 2-0 deficit earlier in the period.

**Key stat**
This victory marked only Utah’s second win of the season when trailing after the second period, improving their record to 2-10-3. Interestingly, this was Vancouver’s inaugural loss this season when they were ahead at the end of the second period.

**Up next**
The Canucks are set to face the Golden Knights on Thursday, while the Utah Hockey Club will travel to take on the Wild on Friday.

This report has been updated to clarify that Dylan Guenther scored for Utah in the second period, rather than Nick Schmaltz.