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NHL Predictions: January 5th, Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers

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 trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

40 Games Later: Evaluating Maple Leafs’ Risky Marner Replacement Plan

When the offseason saw Mitch Marner moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the idea that Toronto could replace one player with a committee (and save money) sounded ambitious.

Tij Iginla News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

Tij Iginla Proving NHL Readiness With World Juniors Domination

The Utah Mammoth, along with the Nashville Predators, who beat them 4-3 on Monday night, are the most represented teams at the 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) in Minnesota.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 2

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 7-2 Win Over Islanders

Game 41. We have officially hit the halfway point of the 2025-26 season for the Utah Mammoth, and coincidentally, the game was also the team’s first of 2026.

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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 / January 1

Mammoth Dominate Islanders With a 7-2 Win

2026 has started pretty well for the Utah Mammoth thanks to a 7-2 win on Thursday afternoon over the New York Islanders in their first game of the new year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Dylan Guenther's hat trick leads Mammoth to demolition of Islanders

Dylan Guenther collected his first career hat trick and Nick Schmaltz scored twice Thursday for the Utah Mammoth, who rolled to a 7-2 win over the New York Islanders Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka activated from injured reserve

The Utah Mammoth announced Thursday that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to play in the team’s afternoon game against the New York Islanders.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 1

Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka returns from IR, helps Utah stop skid

The Mammoth announced that goaltender Karel Vejmelka has been activated off injured reserve.

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Utah Mammoth News / Breakaway on SI / January 1

Top Mammoth Prospect Following in Father's Footsteps at WJC

Many believed that top Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla should have made Canada's roster for the 2025 World Junior Championship. He was a notable snub, and Canada was eliminated in the quarterfinal for the second straight year.

Andre Tourigny News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 30

Andre Tourigny hits Mammoth with ‘frustrating’ reality check after Predators loss

The Utah Mammoth were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams in the early going in 2025-26, but it’s been a slow decline for Andre Tourigny’s club ever since.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-3 Loss to Predators

Fresh off nearly a week’s break, the Utah Mammoth returned to action one more time in 2025 to face the Nashville Predators. Monday’s game also served as the final game at the Delta Center before a three-game road trip against the three New York metropolitan teams.

Karel Vejmelka News / Last Word On Sports / December 29

Utah Mammoth Place Goaltender on IR

The Utah Mammoth have placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve. Vejmelka was originally deemed day-to-day with an upper-body injury, but now he’ll officially miss Monday’s home game against the Nashville Predators.

Karel Vejmelka News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Mammoth’s Karel Vejmelka placed on injured reserve

One of the league’s more underrated goaltenders is going to miss some time. On Monday, the Utah Mammoth placed goaltender Karel Vejmelka on injured reserve.

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Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 29

Mammoth Recall Matt Villalta, Place Karel Vejmelka On IR

The Utah Mammoth announced that they’ve placed netminder Karel Vejmelka on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury, retroactive to December 23. In a corresponding roster move, the Mammoth have recalled Matt Villalta from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners.