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Utah Mammoth Continue to Show Growth Despite Emerging Goaltending Concerns

The Utah Mammoth started the season roaring hot, winning eight of their first 10 games. But to close out the first 30 days of 2025-26, the Mammoth cooled off in a big way, losing four of five games by multiple goals.

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Utah Mammoth Centre Having a Difficult Start to Season

After having career-highs in goals, assists, and points last season, Utah Mammoth centre Barrett Hayton is having a tough start this year. Despite playing on a line with captain Clayton Keller and Utah’s leading scorer Nick Schmaltz, Hayton still can’t seem to find his groove.

Dmitriy Simashev News / Breakaway on SI / November 10

Mammoth Rookie Dmitriy Simashev Leaning on Veteran Defender

The Utah Mammoth are one of the fastest rising teams in the NHL this season. The team is off to a strong start, and they’re making their way up the Western Conference standings.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 10

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

At least the road trip is over. That is probably the best takeaway from the Utah Mammoth’s game on Sunday night against the Ottawa Senators. A win was needed heading into the final game of the road trip to make it somewhat salvageable.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 9

Habs Win 6-2 Over The Mammoth In What Was Their Most Complete Game Of The Season

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth convincingly, 6-2, on Saturday night, in what was the team’s most complete game since their 2nd game of the season against the Detroit Red Wings.

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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 9

3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 6-2 Loss to Canadiens

It’s now four losses in the past five games for the Utah Mammoth. The northeast road trip continues to be a not-so-great time for the team as they lose to the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Saturday.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 9

NHL Predictions: November 9th Utah Mammoth at Ottawa Senators

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Slumping Mammoth seek better results vs. surging Senators

The Utah Mammoth were riding high two weeks ago, as they picked up their seventh straight win to improve to 8-2-0 on the season. But it's been a bumpy ride since, dropping four of their past five games.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 8

Big Test At Home Tonight For The Habs VS. Mammoth

The Montreal Canadiens (9-3-2) are hosting the Utah Mammoth (9-5-0) in what will be a battle of two speedy transition teams tonight. With that being said, the Canadiens’ defense seemed to struggle with the speed the New Jersey Devils brought at times on Thursday, which means tonight will bring another big challenge for them.

William Nylander News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Mammoth star is one of the ‘most underrated players’ in the NHL, per William Nylander

No two season in the NHL are ever alike and teams that have struggled for seasons may find the ability to string wins together and reach contender status.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 7

Mammoth work on playing 'full 60' in road clash vs. Canadiens

Following a strong start, the Utah Mammoth have hit their first rough patch on the young season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have managed to maintain some early success, even when not at their best.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 8

Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks playing themselves into being buyers

TSN: Chris Johnston says the Utah Mammoth are a team eyeing the trade market, but that market hasn’t really developed yet. They could be aggressive at the deadline.

Clayton Keller News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Mammoth’s Clayton Keller gets brutally honest on differences from Arizona

The Utah Mammoth have gotten off to a sharp start this season and they appear to be on their way to a season that could end up with an appearance in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 7

How Arizona era helped Mammoth’s current contender, per head coach

The Utah Mammoth are 9-5-0 to start a 2025-26 season full of excitement, and all of a sudden, expectations. They signed Logan Cooley to an eight-year extension worth $10 million per year, which should kick off a long run of contention.

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Bill Armstrong News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

State of the Utah Mammoth: In conversation with GM Bill Armstrong

Is it finally happening for the Utah Mammoth? Since the franchise, then the Arizona Coyotes, named Bill Armstrong GM in 2020, the momentum has slowly built.

Utah Mammoth News / NHL Trade Talk / November 6

Must Watch: Mammoth to Be Aggressive Trade Buyer with Top-4 Target

The Utah Mammoth may emerge as one of the most active teams in the trade market leading up to the NHL trade deadline, according to TSN Insider Chris Johnston.

Utah Mammoth News / The Hockey Writers / November 6

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.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nick Schmaltz 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 29

Mammoth sign Logan Cooley to eight-year extension

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

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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.