In their first-ever matchup on March 22, 2025, the Utah Hockey Club defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Logan Cooley led Utah with two goals and an assist, while Alexander Kerfoot added two goals.
Nick Schmaltz contributed a goal and two assists, and Josh Doan also scored for Utah. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 22 saves.
For Tampa Bay, Brayden Point netted two goals, and Jake Guentzel and Anthony Cirelli each added one. Goaltender Brandon Halverson made 19 saves in his first NHL start.