The Utah Mammoth (10–7–1) visit the Anaheim Ducks (11–6–1) tonight at Honda Center, matching two early-season contenders with contrasting strengths.
Utah arrives with a steady two-way balance: they’re scoring 3.22 goals per game while allowing 3.06, and their shot suppression (just 23.6 shots against per game) is one of the best marks in the league.
Nick Schmaltz continues to carry the offense with 21 points (10G, 11A), while Utah’s special teams — particularly an 81.6% penalty kill — have helped them stay competitive in tight games. In net, Karel Vejmelka’s 8–4–1 record and 2.84 GAA give the Mammoth a reliable backbone even though his .883 save percentage remains below league average.
Anaheim counters with more scoring punch. The Ducks average 3.67 goals per game, third best in the NHL — driven by a top line that’s producing at an elite level. Leo Carlsson (26 points) enters the night tied for fourth in the NHL in scoring, and winger Cutter Gauthier (12 goals) has emerged as one of the league’s early breakout snipers.
Their power play sits at a strong 21.2%, though the penalty kill (77.3%) ranks lower than Utah’s. In goal, Lukas Dostal (8–5–1, 2.86 GAA, .903 SV%) has been the steadier option, while Petr Mrazek has been more volatile.
Anaheim opens a crucial six-game homestand where they’ve typically leaned on structure and forechecking pressure. The return of Radko Gudas adds a needed jolt of physicality to a blue line that has been inconsistent in recent games.
Prediction
Utah’s balanced scoring and transition game give them just enough of an edge, capitalizing on Anaheim’s looser defensive stretches while surviving the Ducks’ top-line firepower in a tight, high-tempo finish.
Projected Final Score: Mammoth 4, Ducks 3
Injury Report
Utah Mammoth
No injured players reported.
Anaheim Ducks
– Mikael Granlund, C — Out
– Ryan Poehling, C — Out
How to Watch Mammoth vs. Ducks
Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Utah Mammoth and Anaheim Ducks is set for 10:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM Mountain / 7:00 PM Pacific at Honda Center in Anaheim.
The game airs live locally on Utah 16 and Victory+ Sports Network.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the game on ESPN+.
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Utah Mammoth vs. Anaheim Ducks
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM Mountain / 7:00 PM Pacific
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
TV: Utah 16, Victory+ Sports Network
Streaming: ESPN+