The Utah Mammoth (10–7–2) visit the San Jose Sharks (8–8–3) tonight at SAP Center, meeting for the second time this season after Utah’s 6–3 win on October 17 — a night dominated by Nick Schmaltz’s hat trick and four-point performance.
Utah enters looking to snap a four-game road skid, but their underlying numbers still give them an edge: they average 3.16 goals per game, generate 29.1 shots, and possess a top-10 penalty kill operating at 82%.
Schmaltz continues to drive their offense with 22 points (10G, 12A), while Karel Vejmelka’s .883 save percentage and eight wins help stabilize a team that leans heavily on transition play.
San Jose, meanwhile, is trying to regain traction after dropping two straight. Their numbers mirror their record — competitive but uneven. They’re scoring 2.95 goals per game, but their 3.26 GAA puts pressure on a defensive unit that also allows 31.6 shots per night.
Macklin Celebrini remains the heartbeat of their attack with 27 points (10G, 17A) and scored in the previous meeting. Goaltending remains split between Yaroslav Askarov (.906 SV%) and Alex Nedeljkovic (.902 SV%), neither of whom has fully locked down the crease.
The teams’ previous matchup underscores the strategic contrast. Utah punished San Jose’s penalties — scoring twice on the power play — and repeatedly exploited gaps off the rush. The Sharks kept pace early but couldn’t handle Utah’s pressure over 60 minutes, eventually surrendering four goals in the final 25 minutes.
Tonight, Utah will again try to dictate tempo through transition and controlled entries, especially against a Sharks team that struggles when forced into extended defensive-zone shifts. San Jose’s path is simpler: stay out of the box, win the puck-management battle, and lean on Celebrini to generate sustained offense rather than trading speed chances with Utah.
Prediction
Expect another tight matchup similar to their first meeting, with momentum swings on both sides. Utah’s transition game and top-line finishing give them just enough of an edge to pull out a close one on the road.
Projected Final Score: Mammoth 4, Sharks 3
Injury Report
Utah Mammoth
No injured players reported.
San Jose Sharks
Michael Misa, C — IR (Expected return: Dec. 9)
Jeff Skinner, LW — IR (Expected return: Dec. 1)
Logan Couture, C — IR (Expected return: Sep. 15)
How to Watch Mammoth vs. Sharks
Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks is set for 10:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM Mountain / 7:00 PM Pacific at SAP Center in San Jose.
The game airs live locally on NBC Sports Bay Area and Utah 16.
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Utah Mammoth vs. San Jose Sharks
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 PM Eastern / 8:00 PM Mountain / 7:00 PM Pacific
Venue: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, CA
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, Utah 16
Streaming: ESPN+