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Utah Mammoth clinch first Western Conference wild-card seed

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday, locking them into the No. 1 Wildcard spot in the Western Conference. They will play the winner of the Pacific Division, which could be either the Vegas Golden Knights or the Edmonton Oilers.

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Mammoth hold off Jets, secure West's No. 1 wild card

Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth held on late to defeat the visiting Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Tuesday night. Logan Cooley had a goal and an assist, Nate Schmidt had two assists, Alex Kerfoot scored a goal and Karel Vejmelka made 21 saves for the Mammoth (43-32-6, 92 points), who snapped a two-game skid.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Playoff-bound Mammoth seek winning touch against Jets

The Utah Mammoth will try to get back in the win column when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. This is the third and final game between these Central Division rivals this season.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Utah Mammoth Players Share Thoughts on Clinching Franchise’s First Playoff Berth

With their 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks beating the San Jose Sharks 6-1, the Utah Mammoth officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time in franchise history on Thursday.

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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.

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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 / 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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Loss to Flames

For what at first seemed like an easy remaining three games for the Utah Mammoth has turned into a crucial final two games following their quick trip up to Calgary on Sunday.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

The Mammoth are poised for long-term success

The Utah Mammoth clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs last week, their first since relocating the team from Arizona. With a 42-31-6 record and 90 points going into Sunday’s slate of games, the Mammoth hold the No.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 12

Mammoth strives for playoff momentum; Flames hope to play spoiler

The Utah Mammoth will try to solidify their Stanley Cup Playoffs position when they visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday night. Utah (42-31-6, 90 points),

Utah Mammoth News / Last Word On Sports / April 12

Why the Utah Mammoth Could Be a Darkhorse in the 2026 NHL Playoffs

In just their second NHL season, the Utah Mammoth have secured a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history. They punched their post-season ticket with a win over the Nashville Predators, combined with the Anaheim Ducks defeating the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Loss to Hurricanes

I’ve said it before, and so has head coach André Tourigny. You can’t win every game. After winning five straight, the Utah Mammoth fell to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon by a score of 4-1.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Canes stop Mammoth, pad Eastern Conference lead

Andrei Svechnikov and Jordan Staal scored first-period goals as the Carolina Hurricanes topped the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Saturday in Salt Lake City. With the victory, Carolina (52-22-6, 110 points) moved four points up on the idle Buffalo Sabres for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Mammoth’s Alex Kerfoot Nominated for 2026 King Clancy Trophy

For the second straight season, the Utah Mammoth has named Alex Kerfoot the team’s nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded to the NHL player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / April 10

Buoyed by first playoff berth, Mammoth take on Eastern Conference-leading Canes

With a playoff spot locked up, the Utah Mammoth will look to extend their winning streak to six when they wrap up a three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon in Salt Lake City.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10

Mammoth’s Rise Makes Oilers’ Lead Seem Strange

Here’s a wild fact: the Utah Mammoth punched a ticket to the NHL playoffs with a 4-1 beatdown of the Nashville Predators. What says more than just “they made the playoffs” is that they clinched the first wild card with a better record than the Pacific Division leader.

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.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Win Over Predators

This win will be one remembered forever. It’s not going to be remembered for Clayton Keller’s three assists. It’s not going to be about Karel Vejmelka’s stellar performance in net.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Mammoth clinch first playoff berth since relocating to Utah

Playoff hockey is coming to the Beehive State. With their 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Thursday, in combination with the San Jose Sharks loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Utah Mammoth have clinched a postseason berth in just their second season since relocating from Arizona.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 10

Mammoth take down Predators for 5th straight win

Dylan Guenther and Nick Schmaltz each had a goal and an assist and Clayton Keller had three primary assists as the Utah Mammoth inched closer to a Stanley Cup playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / April 9

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

The Utah Chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (PWHA) has nominated Clayton Keller as their nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

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

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Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / April 8