It’s been a wild six months for owner Ryan Smith and the Utah Hockey Club, and it’s all led up to Tuesday's season opener against Chicago.

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club will attempt to stay undefeated in a rare weekday afternoon game against the New Jersey Devils.

The Utah Hockey Club had no problem selling out its first-ever game Tuesday at the Delta Center, a 5-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Utah Hockey Club started off its inaugural campaign scorching hot with three straight wins, including two in OT. But after a loss their last time out to the Devils in New Jersey, the new franchise is looking to rebound at Anaheim on Wednesday night against the Ducks.

The Utah Hockey Club (3-1-0) meets the Anaheim Ducks (1-1-0) at Honda Center on Wednesday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's

Utah might not be there yet, but Armstrong has put together a club that could at least challenge for a playoff spot. And given the often wide-open nature of the NHL postseason, Utah might be able to succeed sooner than later should it find a way into the playoffs.

The Utah Hockey Club had a few holes in its game on Monday. Here’s what it needs to get to better for Wednesday’s game against the Ducks.

At this point, you should just expect late chaos from the Utah Hockey Club. The Utah Hockey Club suffered a 5-4 overtime defeat against the Anaheim Ducks, marking their third overtime game in five matches this season.

Leo Carlsson scored 54 seconds into overtime and the Anaheim Ducks won their ninth consecutive home opener, 5-4 over the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday night.