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3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 5-3 Loss to Leafs

Unfortunate. That’s one word that can be used to sum up the Utah Mammoth’s game on Wednesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite two good periods, the Mammoth found a way to lose against the Leafs to lose their third game in the past four.

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The Mammoth may be more of a Cup contender than we think

The Utah Mammoth just keep winning games and racking up points in the standings. After a hard-fought win in Buffalo on Tuesday night, the Mammoth are now 9-4-0 on the young season.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / November 5

Mammoth GM Raising the Bar for Young Team

The Utah Mammoth are off to a hot start, winning nine of their first 13 regular-season contests. With 18 points, the Mammoth are tied for second place in the Central Division.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-1 OT Win Over Sabres

After a long road trip last week, the Utah Mammoth got to go home…for one game before embarking on a four-game road trip that brought them all the way on the other side of the country.

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Clayton Keller News / Field Level Media / November 4

Clayton Keller's goal lifts Mammoth, hands Sabres another OT loss

Clayton Keller's game-winner 47 seconds into overtime lifted the Utah Mammoth past the host Buffalo Sabres 2-1 on Tuesday. Keller finished with two points as he recorded the primary assist on Nick Schmaltz's third-period goal.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Mammoth Defeat Sabres in 2-1 Overtime Thriller

On Tuesday night, we saw the Utah Mammoth kick off a four-game road trip with a game against the Buffalo Sabres, who were in the middle of a three-game home stand.

John-Jason Peterka News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Mammoth’s JJ Peterka speaks out ahead of return to Buffalo

The Utah Mammoth made one of the biggest moves of the NHL offseason. The Mammoth traded for JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. Peterka is set to return to Western New York for the first time since the trade, and he spoke of the success he is having in Utah before the game.

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Utah Mammoth Trio Has Quickly Become the Team’s Top Line

Every team in the NHL has a forward line that is expected to carry them offensively. For the Utah Mammoth, one trio in particular has exceeded expectations and are quickly becoming the team’s best line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Loss to Lightning

After a four-day break, the Utah Mammoth returned to the ice for a one-game homestand against the Tampa Bay Lightning. After their seven-game win streak ended against the Edmonton Oilers, the hope was to start another win streak.

Utah Mammoth News / Stadium Rant / November 2

Utah Mammoth Are The Surprise Team For 2025-26 Season

While the Utah Mammoth has 16 points and stands third in the conference as well as divisional standings, it’s still early in the season. To get a reality check, last season they had a 5-4-2 record, good for 12 points.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

NHL Predictions: November 2nd Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Mammoth

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / November 1

Star Mammoth Duo Appear on College GameDay

College GameDay makes their annual trip to a town that is hosting a big game each week during the college football season. Gameday happened to travel to Utah as the Utes will take on the Bearcats at night in a huge Big 12 matchup.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Nick Schmaltz is on an eight-game point streak and has rattled off seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 11 games to start the year.

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Logan Cooley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31

Logan Cooley extension setting RFA market

The Utah Mammoth became the first to cave when they signed pending-restricted free agent and star center Logan Cooley to an eight-year, $80M contract extension.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 31

Utah Mammoth Forward Might Actually Be Attainable for Boston Bruins

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz has been a steady offensive player in recent years in the NHL, but nobody seems to talk about him. Schmaltz was a first round draft pick in 2014 by the Chicago Blackhawks but was traded in November 2018 to the Arizona Coyotes and has stayed with an organization that has since moved to Utah.

Logan Cooley News / ESPN / October 30

Inside the talks on Logan Cooley's $80 million Mammoth contract

The deal locks in one of the NHL's rising young stars through 2033-34.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / October 30

Utah Mammoth’s Strong Start Shouldn’t Be Ignored

The 2025-26 NHL season is off to a pretty wild start. The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings occupy the top two spots in the Atlantic Division, the Seattle Kraken are second in the Pacific, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are tied with the New Jersey Devils for most points (16) in the Metropolitan.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29

Mammoth sign Logan Cooley to eight-year extension

The Mammoth announced they’ve signed center Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension.

Mammoth are gunning for their first playoff spot

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Utah Mammoth News / NHL Trade Talk / October 27

NHL’s Top Scorer 'Not Even Close' on Contract with Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz is off to a sizzling start this season, leading the NHL with 16 points in 10 games, but his contract situation with the Utah Mammoth is an interesting topic of conversation.

Dylan Guenther News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther’s 3rd period tally brings Utah’s winning streak to 7

The Utah Mammoth have kicked off their second season with a bang. From a new mascot, new uniforms, and some new on-ice pickups like JJ Peterka, the optimism is high in hockey’s newest city.