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Dmitri Simashev’s first 2 career goals help Mammoth beat Lightning in OT

Dmitri Simashev scored his first NHL goal and also netted the game-winning tally in overtime, lifting the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 comeback win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night in Salt Lake City.

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Mammoth Sign Artem Duda To Two-Year Extension

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman Artem Duda to a two-year, $1.85MM ($925K AAV) extension. Duda’s three-year, $2.85MM ($950K AAV) entry-level contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.

Artem Duda News / Daily Faceoff / October 23

Mammoth sign Artem Duda to two-year contract extension

The Utah Mammoth has signed defenseman Artem Duda to a two-year contract extension, the hockey club announced Friday afternoon. The new deal will begin

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 22

Mammoth vs. Kraken: Preview, news and more

The Utah Mammoth are currently 7-3-0 and have won four out of their last five games. Now, however, they must visit a hot Seattle Kraken team to try to grow the lead in the Central Division.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 21

The Mammoth recall Artem Duda with injury to Michael Carcone

The Utah Mammoth made several moves on Tuesday. Utah is 7-3-0 thus far and faces the Seattle Kraken next Thursday night. The Mammoth are dealing with some injuries after the first 10 games.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Mammoth Recall Artem Duda; Place Michael Carcone On IR

According to a team announcement, the Utah Mammoth recalled defenseman Artem Duda from the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners. In a corresponding roster move, Utah placed forward Michael Carcone on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

Sebastian Cossa News / Utah On Ice / October 20

Sebastian Cossa late save showed his true potential

The Utah Mammoth narrowly avoided a loss and are now 7-3 through 10 games. Backup goalie and former first-round pick, Sebastian Cossa, has struggled. However, Cossa's late stop on Sidney Crosby showed just how good he can be.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 20

The Utah Mammoth defeat the Penguins in a thriller

The Utah Mammoth bounced back in a big way with a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Sebastian Cossa made his third start of the season and just his second start since being pulled against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 20

Five players score for surging Mammoth vs. reeling Penguins

Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt, Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller each had a goal and an assist for the Utah Mammoth in a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

Nick Schmaltz News / The Lead / October 19

Will Nick Schmaltz Be an All-Star for the Mammoth This Season?

The Utah Mammoth brought the ice age back to the NHL with a flurry of goals and wins. With such a hot start, the Mammoth find themselves in contention for the number one spot in the division.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 19

Should Utah revisit an old trade rumor after some ugly games?

Connor Hellebuyck remains untraded despite the fact that the superstar goalie demanded a trade months ago. The Winnipeg Jets still haven't found a good suitor for Hellebuyck.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 19

Mammoth vs. Oilers: Preview, News and More

The Utah Mammoth are hoping to get back into the win column tonight after taking a 6-2 loss vs the Edmonton Oilers. Tonight, the Mammoth hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 18

The Mammoth are showing that they must fix themselves in one major area

The Utah Mammoth have had a strong season so far. The Mammoth are still 6-3-0 and still lead the Central Division. But Utah has also shown a major weakness in their losses so far this season: The Mammoth losses have been a 4-2 loss at the New York Rangers, a 6-1 loss at the Boston Bruins, and a 6-2 loss vs.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Win streak over, Oilers out to deny Mammoth home-and-home sweep

The Utah Mammoth will seek their fourth straight win Saturday night as they host the Edmonton Oilers in the finale of a home-and-home set. Captain Clayton Keller scored twice, Logan Cooley added a goal and a helper and Barrett Hayton also tallied as the visiting Mammoth doubled up the Oilers 4-2 on Thursday night.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 16

The Mammoth end Oilers win streak with a nice 4-2 win

The Utah Mammoth have continued their strong start with their third straight win. Now, the Mammoth are 6-2-0 and sit atop of the Central Division. Utah saw some nice performances from players to help make it's impressive win happen.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16

Oilers attendance concern: 'Every NHL exec should read the replies to this tweet'

Rogers Place had 2,171 empty seats Thursday night, and fans say the cost of attending an Edmonton Oilers game is the reason. According to Sports 1440s Jason Gregor, the official attendance on Thursday night as the Connor McDavid-led Oilers took on a young, fast, and skilled Utah Mammoth team was 16,176.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 16

NHL Game Recap: Utah Mammoth at Edmonton Oilers 10/15/2026

First Period Goals: Barrett Hayton (1) PPG / Kailer Yamamoto (3), John Marino (3) at 10:38 / 1-0 UTA First Period Penalties: EDM / 9:23 / Josh Samanski,

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Mammoth nab early lead, road victory to end Oilers' winning streak

Clayton Keller scored twice and Logan Cooley netted his first goal of the season in a two-point performance to lead the visiting Utah Mammoth to a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-1 Loss to Bruins

Every team has a really bad game at least once in a season. Unfortunately for the Utah Mammoth, their ugly loss came just five games into the season. Thursday’s 6-1 loss to the Boston Bruins can be called many things, but a reality check for the sky-high Mammoth is a great description.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6