{"id":429825,"date":"2026-01-27T01:02:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/429825\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T01:02:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T01:02:14","slug":"mammoth-vs-lightning-blog-live-updates-and-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/429825\/","title":{"rendered":"Mammoth Vs Lightning Blog: Live Updates And Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 The Utah Mammoth look to extend their winning streak as they continue their road trip against the Tampa Bay Lightning today.<\/p>\n<p>Utah currently stands at 27-20-4, which places them seventh in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is in the race for first in the East with a record of 32-14-4.<\/p>\n<p>Since the new year, the Mammoth have won nine of 11 games, including five in a row. Three of those victories have come on the road.<\/p>\n<p>This is the second and final matchup between the clubs. They last faced off in Salt Lake City on November 2, and the Lightning stole a 4-2 win on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Stay caught up on all the action from the Benchmark International Arena with our live blog!<\/p>\n<p>Pregame<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udccd on-site. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kUfIRa1khF\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/kUfIRa1khF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utahmammoth\/status\/2015912485765673227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"cs\">Vejmelka in net for Utah tonight. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/P0RYZhAfl8\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/P0RYZhAfl8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015931016070729792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Let\u2019s get it, fellas! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ErUlbhM82r\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/ErUlbhM82r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utahmammoth\/status\/2015934226349137939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 26, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Puck drop with these guys \u2b07\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TusksUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TusksUp<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZionsBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@ZionsBank<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J8T9SJo9k4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/J8T9SJo9k4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utahmammoth\/status\/2015938788535554301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>First Period<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Great first shift by Utah\u2019s second line.<\/p>\n<p>Ferocious on the forecheck, battling in front of the net, reloading, and putting immense pressure on Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015941143112904983?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Back-and-forth through the first few minutes here as both teams are attacking with pace and physicality.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa has done well winning battles in the neutral zone while Utah has mostly been effective on their breakouts.<\/p>\n<p>Two hottest teams in the NHL battling early.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015942398061285840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Vasilevskiy with a routine save on Yamamoto in the slot.<\/p>\n<p>Lots of space to get off a shot but have to be better to beat Tampa\u2019s goaltender.<\/p>\n<p>Insane pass by Schmaltz though. Found Yamamoto from his knees.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015945253086253287?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Utah\u2019s second line is buzzing early.<\/p>\n<p>They have been so good on the forecheck. Generating a plethora of chances and sustaining possession in the O-Zone.<\/p>\n<p>This is a fun game so far.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015946542033653778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Sergachev to the box for slashing Kucherov.<\/p>\n<p>Lightning to the PP.<\/p>\n<p>1P: 2:44 | 0-0<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015948625906446752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"cs\">Utah back to full strength.<\/p>\n<p>Vejmelka was superb. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g9pLDpBrzW\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/g9pLDpBrzW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015949361742590315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Man, blink and you\u2019ll completely miss Guenther\u2019s shot.<\/p>\n<p>Absolutely nasty release.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BagleyKSLsports\/status\/2015949681616986609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Scoreless first period between the Mammoth and Lightning.<\/p>\n<p>Utah leads SOG 12-0.<\/p>\n<p>The two hottest teams in the NHL have not disappointed.<\/p>\n<p>40 to go. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VKB69bFA1A\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/VKB69bFA1A<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kslsports\/status\/2015950709556945289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Scoreless after the first. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vkMgvryK4R\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/vkMgvryK4R<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/utahmammoth\/status\/2015949249809182872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Second Period<br \/>\nThird Period<br \/>\nFollow Utah Mammoth With KSL Sports<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/utah\/schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Utah Mammoth<\/a>\u00a0games can be viewed on SEG+. Fans can also tune in on the KSL Sports app or 97.5 and 1280 The Zone.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kslsports.com\/nhl\/utah-mammoth\/nhl-announces-utah-mammoth-schedule\/552623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Click here for the full schedule<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Find KSLSports.com coverage of the Utah Mammoth <a href=\"https:\/\/kslsports.com\/utah-hockey-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BagleyKSLsports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Keep up with him on X here<\/a>.\u00a0You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.<br \/>\nChandler Holt is\u00a0a Digital Sports Producer for<a href=\"https:\/\/kslsports.com\/author\/cholt\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> KSLSports.com<\/a>. 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