The week of October 20-26 promises thrilling ice hockey matchups as teams vie for dominance in the NHL. Here’s a rundown of key encounters featuring the Utah Mammoth, highlighting the teams they’ll face and important statistics.
Utah vs. Colorado (October 21)
The Utah Mammoth take on the Colorado Avalanche at 8:00 p.m. MT, broadcasted on ESPN. This match is the second in a series of four between the two teams this season.
Colorado Avalanche Record: 5 wins, 0 losses, 1 overtime loss (5-0-1)
Key Players: Nathan MacKinnon (6 goals, 4 assists) and Martin Necas (4 goals, 6 assists), both leading with 10 points.
Goaltender: Scott Wedgewood holds a 5-0-1 record with a 1.48 goals against average and .938 save percentage.
Injury Updates:
Mackenzie Blackwood (G) – lower body, IR
Logan O’Connor (F) – hip, IR
Samuel Girard (D) – undisclosed, IR
Joel Kiviranta (F) – undisclosed, IR
Utah vs. St. Louis (October 23)
On October 23, the Mammoth will face off against the St. Louis Blues at 6:00 p.m. MT, available for viewing on Utah 16 and Mammoth+.
St. Louis Blues Record: 3 wins, 2 losses (3-2-0)
Recent Performance: Recently secured a victory over Dallas with a score of 3-1.
Faceoff Success: The Blues win approximately 49.8% of their faceoffs, with Brayden Schenn winning 56.5% of his draws.
Injury Updates:
Oskar Sundqvist (F) – lower body, IR
Alexey Toropchenko (F) – undisclosed, day-to-day
Utah at Minnesota (October 25)
The Mammoth will battle the Minnesota Wild at 4:00 p.m. MT, with the game shown on Utah 16 and Mammoth+.
Minnesota Wild Record: 2 wins, 3 losses, 1 overtime loss (2-3-1)
Scoring Issues: The Wild average 2.67 goals per game, ranking 22nd in the NHL.
Power Play Efficiency: Minnesota leads the league with a 38.5% success rate on power plays.
Injury Updates:
Marco Rossi (F) – undisclosed
Nico Sturm (F) – back, IR (6-8 weeks)
Mats Zuccarello (F) – lower body, IR
Zach Bogosian (D) – undisclosed
Utah at Winnipeg (October 26)
Concluding the week, the Mammoth face the Winnipeg Jets on October 26 at 4:00 p.m. MT, available on Utah 16 and Mammoth+.
Winnipeg Jets Record: 4 wins, 1 loss (4-1-0)
Offensive Performance: Averaging 4.20 goals per game, ranking third in the league.
Defensive Strength: Allowing only 2.40 goals against per game, seventh-fewest in the NHL.
Injury Updates:
Adam Lowry (F) – hip, IR
Cole Perfetti (F) – ankle, IR
Dylan Samberg (D) – undisclosed, IR
This exciting stretch of games will be pivotal for the Utah Mammoth as they navigate their upcoming challenges and aim for victory against formidable challengers.