Utah captain Clayton Keller took a puck to the face during the second period of Monday night’s game against Winnipeg. Despite the injury, Keller not only returned to the ice but also contributed a goal and an assist in Utah’s 5-2 victory over the Western Conference-leading Jets.

Sporting a nasty cut above his eye, Keller has been playing with a noticeable edge. Ever since being left off Team USA’s roster for the 4 Nations Face Off, the Utah captain has been on a mission, racking up an impressive 28 points in 20 games.

On Thursday, Keller and the Utah Hockey Club will take on the Minnesota Wild—a team managed by Bill Guerin, the same man who assembled the American roster for the mid-season tournament. SLC Puck host Austin Facer predicts Keller will have a standout performance, fueled by his determination to prove Guerin wrong. Keller has already made his statement once, scoring twice against the Wild after the roster announcement in December, and he’ll likely look to deliver another message this time around.

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