Rookie Brendan Gaunce scored the first goal and first assist of his professional career.

Jacob Markstrom made 28 saves to earn his second victory and first shutout of the season.

Defenseman Alex Biega and forward Carter Bancks scored the other goals for Utica, which is 2-0-1-0 heading into Saturday’s game with the Calder Cup champion Texas Stars in Cedar Park, Texas.