Red-hot power fuels dominant Utah Mammoth victory over Columbus - KSL Sports
The Mammoth have outscored their first two opponents 10-1, according to official team statistics, following a dominant start to their current road trip.
- On Saturday, Oct 3, 2026, Nick Schmaltz scored twice as the Utah Mammoth defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Nationwide Arena, with Schmaltz reaching 500 career NHL points.
- Converting 5 of 7 power-play chances so far, the Mammoth's special teams have fueled early success, marking significant improvement over last season when Utah took three weeks to score five power-play goals.
- Mikhail Sergachev and Dylan Guenther each scored power-play goals, while Clayton Keller contributed two assists to reach 600 career points; goaltender Sebastian Cossa stopped 15 shots in his debut.
- The Mammoth travel to face the New York Rangers at MSG on Sunday, Oct 4, 2026, with both teams entering undefeated at 2-0 to start the season.
- Utah has outscored opponents 10-1 through two games while allowing just 33 shots on net, demonstrating defensive discipline that limits opponent puck possession and positions the team as an early-season threat.
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Rangers hope to keep the goals coming at home vs. Mammoth
The New York Rangers struggled to score on home ice last season -- they put up one goal seven times and were shut out in seven more -- on their way to missing the playoffs for the second straight year. With a retooled roster, New York needed just 60 minutes to reach five goals in
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Nick Schmaltz scores twice, reaches 500 points as Mammoth beat Blue Jackets 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nick Schmaltz had two goals and the Utah Mammoth scored three times on the power play to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday night
Red-hot power fuels dominant Utah Mammoth victory over Columbus - KSL Sports
Embarking on a five-game Eastern Conference road trip, the Utah Mammoth picked up right where they left off with a dominant win over the Columbus Blue Jackets to remain a perfect 2-0.
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