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Meet the 'Speed Line': The Mammoth’s Most Dangerous Trio in the Playoffs

Before the Utah Mammoth’s final game of March against the Los Angeles Kings, head coach André Tourigny made a decision that would change his team. Kailer Yamamoto, who had been utilized as a bottom-six forward for most of the season, was promoted to the second line alongside Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley.

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Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny gets real on Game 4 loss to Golden Knights

The Utah Mammoth erased a three-goal deficit in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights at the Delta Center on Monday — but it wasn’t enough to secure a victory.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 25

Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 7: Habs, Bolts need OT again, Utah wins first home playoff game

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop action as we witness 16 teams get whittled down to the one that will be crowned as the 2026 Stanley Cup champions.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / April 25

Mammoth win home playoff debut, grab 2-1 lead over Knights

Lawson Crouse scored a pair of second-period goals as the Utah Mammoth doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinals series on Friday night in Salt Lake City.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Mammoth Players Excited for First Ever Home Playoff Game

Two years ago today, the former Arizona Coyotes players were flown up to Salt Lake City by new owner Ryan Smith to see their new home. When the players arrived, hundreds of fans, including countless kids involved in youth hockey, were waiting for them, cheering and asking for autographs as players and staff walked by.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 24

Ex-Golden Knight fans line up to exchange jerseys for Mammoth jerseys in Utah

As the first-round series between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth heads to Salt Lake City for Friday’s Game 3, the Mammoth have offered a unique promotion to their fans.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Liam O’Brien Could Be Unlikely Hero for Mammoth in Playoffs

In the playoffs, anyone can be a hero for your team. Of course, you’ll rely on the big names to carry you through the 16 wins to hoist the Stanley Cup.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 23

Golden Knights’ Gameday Playoff Preview: Game 3 vs. the Mammoth

Welcome to another Vegas Golden Knights Gameday Preview. After splitting the first two games at home, the Golden Knights now travel to Salt Lake City, where the Utah Mammoth will be hosting their inaugural playoff game since relocating in Game 3 of their first-round series.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 22

Logan Cooley lifts Mammoth past Knights for Utah's first playoff win

Logan Cooley scored the go-ahead goal on a rebound with six minutes remaining to give the Utah Mammoth the first playoff win in franchise history.

Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick saves Lightning from 2-0 hole in win

Strong second period allows Bruins to level series with Sabres

Bills QB Josh Allen chugs beer before Sabres game after becoming new dad

'We're right there': Ducks hungry to even series with Oilers

Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1B

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Joe Iginla – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2025-26 Team: Edmonton Oil Kings & Vancouver Giants Date of Birth: August 13, 2008 Place of Birth: Lake Country, B.C., Canada Height: 5-foot-10, Weight:

Karel Vejmelka News / The Lead / April 21

The Mammoth Wouldn’t Be in the Playoffs Without Karel Vejmelka

In his youth, Karel Vejmelka begged his father to help him become a hockey goaltender. While hesitant at first, his father eventually granted his son’s request.

Logan Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / April 21

Mammoth’s Logan Cooley Has Become Public Enemy #1 in Vegas

If Game 1 was any indication, this series between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights is going to be a war. While the Golden Knights walked away with a 4-2 win on Sunday night, the biggest story coming out of Game 1 is the feud between Logan Cooley and Nic Dowd.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Cooley, Guenther have opportunity to establish themselves as playoff performers

For a good number of hockey fans, especially those situated in the eastern time zone, the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will efffectively be their introduction to the Utah Mammoth.

Sean Durzi News / Field Level Media / April 20

Utah D Sean Durzi fined $5K for head-butting

Utah defenseman Sean Durzi drew a $5,000 fine Monday for head-butting Vegas defenseman Rasmus Andersson on Sunday night. The incident occurred during a scrum late in the first period in the Golden Knights' 4-2 home win over the Mammoth in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Mammoth’s Durzi fined for head-butting Golden Knights’ Andersson

Some repercussions followed a rather controversial incident on the second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defender Rasmus Andersson.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 20

Was Mammoth’s Game 1 loss a missed opportunity?

The Utah Mammoth played their first playoff game in franchise history, and it did not disappoint. While it’s clear there’s already a hatred between them and the Vegas Golden Knights, the Mammoth also impressed because, for the better part of Game 1, they were playing with the experienced Vegas team.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Logan Cooley wires 1st playoff goal in Mammoth history past Carter Hart

The Utah Mammoth are playing in their first-ever playoff series. They drew a tough matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. So far, though, they are standing up to the Pacific Division champions.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Mammoth Recall Seven Players

Ahead of the first playoff game in team history later tonight in Vegas, the Utah Mammoth shared that several players have been called up from AHL Tucson.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

2 key Mammoth players likely to miss 1st round of postseason

The Utah Mammoth are preparing for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is the first playoff berth in the history of the Mammoth, but an opponent for their first round of the playoffs has not yet been determined.

Matt Villalta News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Mammoth Reassign Matt Villalta

4/13/26: The Mammoth reassigned Villalta back to Tucson today. He backed up Vanecek yesterday during the Mammoth’s 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames. 4/12/26: The Utah Mammoth recalled forward Kevin Rooney and goaltender Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners before last night’s game against the Calgary Flames.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Mammoth Recall Kevin Rooney, Matt Villalta

The Utah Mammoth recalled forward Kevin Rooney and goaltender Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners before last night’s game against the Calgary Flames.

Utah Mammoth News / Trade Talk Sports / April 10

The Utah Mammoth Are Playoff Bound For First Time

Salt Lake City will be getting its first taste of the NHL Playoffs this spring. On Thursday, the Utah Mammoth clinched its first-ever postseason appearance thanks to its 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators in combination with the Anaheim Ducks’ win over the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 8

Utah Steals Page from Oilers Book, Pulls of Mammoth Comeback

The Utah Mammoth gave the Edmonton Oilers a taste of their own medicine on Tuesday night, mounting not one, but several comebacks in a 6-5 overtime win.

Utah Mammoth News / Larry Brown Sports / April 8

Mammoth unveil the coolest Zamboni in hockey history

The Utah Mammoth franchise has existed for two seasons so far, but it’s all the club needed to build and introduce the coolest-looking Zamboni in history.

Clayton Keller's OT goal caps Mammoth's rally past Oilers

Alexander Ovechkin reveals when he will make decision on Capitals, NHL future

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Leon Draisaitl News / Yardbarker / March 24

Oilers' Connor McDavid scores 400th career goal

Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is making a push for yet another scoring title this season, but before he gets there he reached another big career milestone for himself on Tuesday night.

Maple Leafs expected to make significant changes in offseason

Maple Leafs collect rare win as Matthew Knies strikes twice vs. Bruins

Lightning score five unanswered goals to sink Wild

Panthers edge Kraken in shootout in Paul Maurice's 2,000th game

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin out day-to-day with upper-body injury