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Mammoth defenseman is proving why he is one of the best offensive defenders in the NHL

With all of the talented superstar defenseman in the NHL like Quinn Hughes, Evan Bouchard, Cale Makar, and Zack Werenski, it feels easy to forget about other guys who can be just as good.

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The Mammoth defeat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in a thriller

The Utah Mammoth won their second game straight in their return back home to get to 5-2-0. Last night was probably the most exciting game of the season so far for Utah.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Mammoth hold off Maple Leafs' third-period rally

The Utah Mammoth survived a late barrage to top the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. The Mammoth came out on top in a six-goal second period before the Maple Leafs found the back of the net twice in the third.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 13

Mammoth fans may found their main rival

The Utah Mammoth are still a relatively new franchise, in their third year of existence. This means rivals, historic moves, and a whole list of things are still to come for Utah.

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Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 13

Utah Mammoth vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Preview, Prediction

The Utah Mammoth went 3-2 on a five-game road trip and is now 4-2. Now, they return home to host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Here's everything you need to know about Utah's next game: Who: Utah Mammoth (4-2-0) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (3-2-1) Where: ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+.

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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 12

The Mammoth need to see a more aggressive version of superstar center

The Utah Mammoth have had some good offensive performances thus far from some of their best stars. Nick Schmaltz is tied for the league lead in goals with six and has the most power-play goals with four.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 12

Checking in on some critical stats for the Mammoth through six games of the season

The Utah Mammoth have one more day until they return home to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Utah went 3-2 on a five-game road trip and looked good and bad in some areas.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 11

The Mammoth bounce back in a big way with a 4-1 win

The Utah Mammoth needed a big bounce back game after getting steamrolled by the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Thursday night. Thankfully, the Mammoth got the bounce back game they needed with an impressive performance on Saturday.

Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 11

A recent performance by Utah may encourage a trade for Red Wing star defenseman

The Utah Mammoth were crushed on Thursday night. The Boston Bruins did what they wanted to do when they wanted to do it in their 6-1 win. Unfortunately, Utah showed significant weakness, specifically defensively.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

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

The Mammoth got their swagger back. After a humiliating game against the Boston Bruins on Thursday, a bounce-back game was needed. The team needed to find themselves again.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Mammoth power play regains form in win over Sabres

The Utah Mammoth scored twice on their league-leading power play as they topped the host Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night. Buffalo's Tage Thompson and Utah's Kailer Yamamoto traded goals in the first period before the Mammoth broke the game open with two goals in just over two minutes late in the middle frame.

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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.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 9

The Mammoth get crushed in a 6-1 loss against the Boston Bruins

The Utah Mammoth for the first time this season looked completely out of synce. On Thursday night, the Mammoth were looking to continue their solid start to the season and win their second game in a row.

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.

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Utah Mammoth News / FloTrack / October 8

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Utah Mammoth News / Utah On Ice / October 8

The Mammoth seems to have dodged a potentially devastating injury

The Utah Mammoth looked great on Tuesday night as they visited the New Jersey Devils and came away with a good 5-3 win. It was the first time the Mammoth had defeated the Devils in franchise history.

NHL News / Utah On Ice / October 7

The Mammoth might be faced with a critical injury after victory against the New Jersey Devils

The Utah Mammoth continued their good start to the 2026-27 season last night with a nice 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils. Nick Schmaltz scored his league leading fifth goal as defenseman Mikhail Sergachev added three assists in Utah's bounce back game.

Nick Schmaltz News / Utah On Ice / October 7

The Utah Mammoth bounce back with an impressive 5-3 win

In 2025-26 season, Nick Schmaltz started the season extremely hot, leading the NHL in goals at one point. Schmaltz is beginning the season in the same way in 2026-27, as he scored his fifth goal of the season already.

Mikhail Sergachev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Mammoth’s Mikhail Sergachev Leaves With Upper-Body Injury

The Utah Mammoth lost top defender Mikhail Sergachev during the second period of Tuesday’s win over the New Jersey Devils. He sustained an upper-body injury after a zone-clear attempt from MacKenzie Weegar hit him in the back of the head.

Utah Mammoth News / Field Level Media / October 6

Nick Schmaltz's go-ahead goal pushes Mammoth past Devils

Nick Schmaltz scored the go-ahead goal to highlight a three-goal second period Tuesday night for the visiting Utah Mammoth, who beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3.

Florent Houle News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Florent Houle Could Be Another Diamond in the Rough for the Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth’s rookie camp was once again stocked with intriguing and big names. Dmitri Simashev, Daniil But, Tij Iginla, Michael Hrabal, Caleb Desnoyers.

Maveric Lamoureux News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Mammoth’s Maveric Lamoureux out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

Utah Mammoth defense prospect Maveric Lamoureux is slated to miss the next four to six months after undergoing shoulder surgery, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Utah Mammoth News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

2026-27 NHL team preview: Utah Mammoth

After being decimated by injuries in their first season in Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth took a respectable step forward and became a playoff team in 2025-26.

Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 7

Rising Prospects Could Take Mammoth To Next Level

The Utah Mammoth have quickly and quietly planted deep roots in the Western Conference. They made the first playoff appearance in franchise history in 2026, accomplishing a feat that the Arizona Coyotes managed only once in their final 12 years of existence.