\u2014 Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) January 12, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n So, while some may disagree with the call, or at least the nature of it as the refs overlooked a questionable trip on Sean Durzi moments before, it was still the right decision by the officials but a tough break for the Mammoth.<\/p>\n The loss needs to \u2018sting\u2019 but the Mammoth should feel lucky to have stolen a point<\/p>\n After losing to the last team in the Eastern Conference in a game where their goaltender stopped more than 91 percent of the shots he faced, the Mammoth should absolutely be disappointed with their efforts.<\/p>\n However, at the same time, Utah didn\u2019t really deserve to be in that game anyway so managing a point is still very much a silver lining.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst of all, you need to sting a little bit,\u201d Tourigny said. \u201cIt\u2019s not just about moving on. It\u2019s about learning from it. I think there\u2019s a lesson to learn from that game.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cLike I said, it\u2019s not a matter of execution or effort. It was a matter of mindset, be ready to play the game the way it should have been played, and our decision with the puck. There are many things that were not on par.\u201d<\/p>\n As Tourigny outlined, the Mammoth were just off their game tonight against Columbus.<\/p>\n Not only were they outshot 36-27, but they just seemed to lag throughout all three zones as they consistently lost battles, turned the puck over in dangerous areas and committed costly penalties.<\/p>\n Not exactly the kind of effort that\u2019s going to win many games.<\/p>\n But as I noted, getting a single point out of those kinds of games can be huge.<\/p>\n Teams are not always going to bring their \u2018A\u2019 game and a point can sometimes be the difference between making the playoffs or not.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s great we got a point thanks to Vanecek,\u201d Tourigny said. \u201cWe need to, not be happy, but acknowledge the point. It\u2019s a big point.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe talk a lot about even when you don\u2019t have your \u2018A\u2019 game, you need find a way to get a point. We got a point.\u201d<\/p>\n So, while two is always better, a point in overtime is better than zero in regulation, especially at a critical point in the season where every team is doing musical chairs in the standings.<\/p>\n As Tourigny went on, he shared that while a point is important, they cannot be pleased with that kind of an effort which was echoed by Jack McBain.<\/p>\n \u201cWe got a point out of (tonight). It wasn\u2019t our best game, but we\u2019ll learn from it and move on. We have to learn\u2026to win, how to close out games. Not our best, but we\u2019re on to the next one,\u201d McBain said.<\/p>\n Ultimately, that\u2019s the right mindset to have after games like this.<\/p>\n A point is positive, but they need to make sure that type of performance doesn\u2019t happen again as two is always better.<\/p>\n What\u2019s next for the Utah Mammoth?<\/p>\n The Utah Mammoth will continue their seven-game home stand against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night at 8 p.m. MT.<\/p>\n The game will be available on Hulu & ESPN+.<\/p>\n All Mammoth games will also be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM\/1280 AM).<\/p>\n Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports.\u00a0Keep up with him on X here<\/a>.\u00a0You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.
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