After Utah put three shots on the Sharks’ following Nick Bjugstad’s faceoff win over Mikael Granlund, Barrett Hayton took control of a loose puck, created some space for himself, and from near the top of the circle, fired a shot that beat Georgiev short side with 1:32 left in regulation time.

After sustaining a lower body injury, Guenther will be out for the foreseeable future. Currently, there is no timeline for his return.

In December, the Sharks gave up the tying or winning goal in the final three minutes of the third period four times. It happened most recently against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 21, when the Sharks allowed a tying goal to Mattias Ekholm with 18 seconds left in regulation before losing 3-2 in overtime.

The Utah Hockey Club play the San Jose Sharks Friday at Delta Center looking to stop their four-game home skid.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Utah Hockey Club vs. San Jose Sharks NHL game from January 10, 2025 on ESPN.

With less than two minutes remaining in the third period, Barrett Hayton corralled the puck along the boards, looped up to the top of the right circle and wired it in, sending the home crowd to its feet.

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Barrett Hayton's late goal secured Utah Hockey Club's 2-1 home win over San Jose. The victory ended a nearly two-month home win drought in regulation for Utah. Coach Tourigny emphasized the pressure and growth experienced by the team.