The Hat Trick: Line Changes Spark Commanding Win Over Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a><\/p>\n star light \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The first 40 minutes nearly went scoreless before Nick Schmaltz\u2019s deflection at 19:53 gave Utah its first lead before the second intermission.<\/p>\n After Dalla answered, the Mammoth went back to work.<\/p>\n Following a faceoff win from Schmaltz, Marino bounced a shot off Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger, which found its way into the net after a fortunate deflection.<\/p>\n First Period<\/p>\n 2021 Stanley Cup winner and Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev<\/a> reached a career milestone when he first stepped on the ice, playing in the 600th game of his storied NHL career.<\/p>\n Utah went on its first power play at 7:33 when Roope Hintz was whistled for slashing on Nate Schmidt.<\/p>\n Utah Mammoth power play.<\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Mammoth were unable to convert despite four shots in quick succession at one point during the PP.<\/p>\n Utah peppered Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger with ten shots in the period but couldn\u2019t scratch across a goal.<\/p>\n Scoreless after one. pic.twitter.com\/3YlSmLfk3k<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Karel Vejmelka stopped six Dallas shots in a scoreless opening 20 minutes.<\/p>\n Second Period<\/p>\n Utah\u2019s shot advantage continued early in period number two to no avail.<\/p>\n Defensively, the Mammoth were doing a terrific job of converging on the puck and keeping Dallas from getting many open looks.<\/p>\n JJ Peterka had a breakaway but was stoned by Oettinger at 7:07, setting the tone for an incredible pace from both teams.<\/p>\n Moments later, Vejmelka made a spectacular save on a Jason Robertson breakaway.<\/p>\n BIG save Vejmelka! pic.twitter.com\/5McCMMmklh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dallas began holding the puck late in the period, slowing the pace after several frantic minutes.<\/p>\n With the seconds ticking down, Utah had one final rush.<\/p>\n Clayton Keller skated the puck into the offensive zone before dishing to John Marino. Marino\u2019s shot to the net was deflected by a lunging Nick Schmaltz, bouncing past Oettinger for a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 SCHMALTZY! <\/p>\n 1-0 going into the third! pic.twitter.com\/L6GAnt1Lmb<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n It was the 17th goal of the season for Schmaltz.<\/p>\n Utah led 1-0 after 40 minutes.<\/p>\n Third Period<\/p>\n The Mammoth appeared to have doubled their lead early in the period when Lawson Crouse deflected a shot into the net. After a discussion, the official ruled no goal on a high stick.<\/p>\n Momentum shifted when Mikko Rantanen flipped a rebound past Vejmelka for the equalizer at 2:04.<\/p>\n Mikko Rantanen power play goal. This game is tied, 1-1. 17:56 remaining in the third period.<\/p>\n \u2014 Catherine Bogart (@CatherineBogart) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah responded moments later.<\/p>\n Schmaltz won a faceoff, sending the puck toward John Marino near the boards.<\/p>\n Marino fired the puck toward the net. The puck deflected off Oettinger\u2019s shoulder, then caromed off his helmet, high in the air, before bouncing in the crease and into the net.<\/p>\n Johnny for the lead!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 2-1, Utah. pic.twitter.com\/XUjQsFSDim<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 16, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Mammoth put Oettinger under consistent attack while trying to maintain its slim lead.<\/p>\n Dallas pulled the goalie with 3:22 left.<\/p>\n Utah held on for a gigantic 2-1 win.<\/p>\n Follow the Utah Mammoth with KSL Sports<\/p>\n Utah hosts the Seattle Kraken at Delta Center on Saturday, January 17. The puck drops at 3 p.m. MT.<\/p>\n Follow the entire 2025-26 Utah Mammoth schedule\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Smith Entertainment Group\u2019s (SEG) streaming platform will also continue to carry all Mammoth games on SEG+ in 2025-26.<\/p>\n Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports.\u00a0Follow him on X<\/a>.\u00a0You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.<\/p>\n All Mammoth games will be broadcast live on the KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM\/1280 AM). Occasionally, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM \/ 1160 AM) also airs Jazz games.<\/p>\n Take us with you, wherever you go.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio and video, and stay up to date on all of your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Brian Preece is a KSLSports.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian\u2019s Bees and Beehive baseball\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Find Brian on\u00a0X,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>\u00a0at @bpreece24.<\/p>\n
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