Jersey numbers hold personal significance for many players on the Utah Hockey Club, as seen in their individual stories. Olli Määttä, who favors lower digits, wears number 2, traditionally associated with defensemen. John Marino follows suit with number 6 for the same reason. Michael Kesselring, inspired by Cristiano Ronaldo, takes number 7, previously unavailable due to its honor in Arizona. Clayton Keller, influenced by his childhood, sticks with number 9 after moving to Utah. Dylan Guenther chose number 11 for its aesthetic value, while Alexander Kerfoot transitioned from 14 to 15 due to number allocations in the NHL.

Jack McBain, unable to wear his preferred 11, opted for 22 as a playful double. Barrett Hayton carries on his father’s legacy with number 27, but switched to 29 when it was retired. Ian Cole, who doubled his number from 14 to 28, and Liam O’Brien, assigned number 38, illustrate the randomness in number assignments. The blend of personal stories and team traditions makes each jersey a symbolic representation of the players' journeys.

Jon Irvin, a passionate DFS analyst from RotoBaller, is gearing up for the NHL main slate on January 13, 2025. The slate, featuring five games, is set to kick off at 7:30 PM EDT, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day celebrations. Irvin emphasizes the importance of finding low-owned players to maximize fantasy points on platforms like DraftKings and FanDuel.

This week, Irvin highlights key players, including Andrei Vasilevskiy against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Jordan Staal, who is expected to thrive against the Chicago Blackhawks. He also offers insights on effective strategies for selecting goalies and defensemen while noting the statistical tools available in the RotoBaller Discord channel.

After missing four games due to personal reasons, Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry has made a timely return to the lineup, providing a boost for his team. Meanwhile, Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill provided updates on several injuries, revealing that forward Mason Marchment is a couple of weeks away from returning. Marchment has resumed skating in Dallas but will need to wear a bubble or cage upon his return and will need media clearance regarding his ability to breathe properly.

Additionally, the Stars are monitoring Tyler Seguin, whose timeline for return is uncertain until he begins skating. Roope Hintz, another Stars forward, left the game early with an upper-body injury after a hit from Auston Matthews and will be evaluated upon returning to Dallas.

In Minnesota, the Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov, along with defensemen Brock Faber and Jared Spurgeon, practiced prior to yesterday's session, showing signs of recovery. Defenseman Jonas Brodin, however, is still limited to off-ice workouts and has not yet started skating.

On the injury front for the Eastern Conference, Utah Hockey Club defenseman John Marino made his season debut after recovering from back surgery. Conversely, forward Dylan Guenther has been placed on the IR retroactively. In Vancouver, defenseman Filip Hronek has returned after a six-week absence due to both upper and lower body injuries. Lastly, Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel also returned to the lineup after a brief one-game absence due to illness.

The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Utah Hockey Club with a 5-3 victory, showcasing an impressive performance from Kirby Dach, who scored twice. Other notable contributions came from Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine, and Cole Caufield, with Lane Hutson assisting on three goals.

Despite a shaky start where they allowed a 5-on-3 power-play goal early in the game, the Canadiens found their footing. Sam Montembeault made 22 saves, while Utah's Karel Vejmelka had 21 stops. The game saw Utah's scoring from Logan Cooley, Josh Doan, and Nick Bjugstad, with Clayton Keller providing two assists.

The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Utah Hockey Club with a 5-3 victory, continuing their strong season with eight wins in the last ten games. Kirby Dach led the charge with two goals, while contributions came from Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine, and Cole Caufield, who netted his team-leading 24th goal. Lane Hutson impressed with three assists, and Alexandre Carrier added two, while goaltender Sam Montembeault made 22 saves.

Utah's efforts included goals from Logan Cooley, Josh Doan, and Nick Bjugstad, with Clayton Keller assisting twice. Karel Vejmelka recorded 21 saves in net. The game saw John Marino make his debut for Utah after a long recovery from back surgery, having missed 42 games since his move from New Jersey.

Despite a rocky start, where Montreal allowed a goal during a 5-on-3 power play in the opening minutes, they improved to finish with a shot advantage of 26-25. The Canadiens will look to maintain their momentum against the Dallas Stars, while Utah prepares to host the New York Rangers.