SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - OCTOBER 08: Dylan Guenther #11 of Utah Hockey Club celebrates his first period goal against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center on October 08, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. This game is the first for the franchise in Utah following their relocation from Arizona. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – According to Utah Hockey Club head coach Andre Tourigny, sharpshooter Dylan Guenther is healthy and will officially make his return to the lineup against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night.
Breaking:
Per Tourigny,
Dylan Guenther will make his return to the lineup tonight against the Flyers.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2025
After missing more than a month with a lower-body injury that he sustained against the Florida Panthers in early January, Guenther will rejoin the Utah Hockey Club on the third line with Barrett Hayton and Michael Carcone.
“He’s a really good player for us. He will bring some energy, some shooting, some playmaking, be on the power play. It’s a big add,” Tourigny said.
Dylan Guenther is currently playing with Hayton and Carcone.
Keep an eye on it. We’ll have an update on his status shortly. pic.twitter.com/vYkCPdmiv2
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2025
With Guenther back, Tourigny has decided to scratch Lawson Crouse in order to make space for Guenther amongst the forwards.
Lawson Crouse will be a healthy scratch tonight with Guenther coming back.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2025
In the midst of a tough season for Utah’s associate captain, the scratch should come as no surprise.
Through 52 games with the Utah Hockey Club this season, Crouse has managed just 11 points despite appearing in every contest.
“He told me, ‘I made my bed and I have to sleep where I made my bed,’” Tourigny shared.
“Crouse is an important player for us…A great leader, a guy I like a lot. But it is what it is. It’s a coach’s decision.”
As for the return of Guenther, having Utah’s purest sharpshooter back in the lineup couldn’t come at a better time.
With Cooley out and the team struggling to produce offensively over the last few weeks, Guenther’s presence will not only add depth to lineup, but dependable offense for a team that is desperate for some wins.
The Utah Hockey Club will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The game can be viewed on SEG+. Fans can also tune in on air on the KSL Sports APP or on 97.5 and 1280 The Zone. Click here for the full schedule.
