Feline good after that win \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\ude3c pic.twitter.com\/F2724333PD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah has opened up a three-point lead for the top Western Conference Wild Card spot. The San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, and Seattle Kraken linger with 55 points each. The Panthers are third in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, trailing the Boston Bruins by four points.<\/p>\n The win puts an end to Florida\u2019s three-game winning streak and evens the season-series one game apiece after a 4-3 win<\/a> Panthers win in Salt Lake on December 10.<\/p>\n Pregame<\/p>\n GAMEDAY<\/p>\n The Mammoth are closing the eighth of 11 back-to-back sets this season at FLA (1\/27), and the team has earned a 2-4-1 record in the second game of a back-to-back in 2025-26. pic.twitter.com\/u0dZXOprYk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth PR (@UtahMammoth_PR) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Utah Mammoth have recalled defenseman Dmitri Simashev from the Tucson Roadrunners.<\/p>\n Forward Cam Hebig has been assigned to the Roadruners<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Per the Mammoth,<\/p>\n Dylan Guenther will not play in tonight\u2019s game due to a lower body injury.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Time for work \ud83d\udcaa pic.twitter.com\/QdWGFqxcQX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Not currently projected to play tonight but Simashev is in Florida and going through warmups. pic.twitter.com\/msXIf4U3IC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Van\u011b\u010dek gets the start \u2b07\ufe0f#TusksUp<\/a> | @ZionsBank<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/M7q8YT2mv2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First Period<\/p>\n LISTEN LIVE: @utahmammoth<\/a> continues their road trip against the defending champion @FlaPanthers<\/a> on the @kslsports<\/a> app, @KSLSportsZone<\/a> and:https:\/\/t.co\/KisySlcQgG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/wkbP7KEUOZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Here come the boys.#TusksUp<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/UOPx8Sc9zX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Florida is vicious on the forecheck.<\/p>\n They not only suffocate teams physically, but they waste no time going right at the net.<\/p>\n Very little perimeter play. Pucks and bodies to the net immediately.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Nice welcome back & standing ovation for Nate Schmidt who won the cup with Florida last season. pic.twitter.com\/gGWDphSj1v<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Brandon Tanev to the box for a trip.<\/p>\n Florida to the PP.<\/p>\n 1P: 5:05 | 0-0<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n NICK SCHMALTZ SCORES A SHORTY ON THE BREAKAWAY AND UTAH LEADS 1-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Great stick by Stenlund and then a burst of speed from Schmaltz to capitalize shorthanded.<\/p>\n Have to be opportunistic against the Florida panthers. https:\/\/t.co\/eopPIHICwk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Could hear a pin drop in this arena.<\/p>\n They are not happy about how this first period has gone lol.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n A fairly quiet yet opportunistic period for the Mammoth as they lead the Panthers 1-0 after 20 minutes.<\/p>\n A great stick by Kevin Stenlund presented Schmaltz with a breakaway on the PK and he cashed in.<\/p>\n 40 to go.pic.twitter.com\/HcGyVpPbHo<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Second Period<\/p>\n Panthers score.<\/p>\n Brutal turnover by Cole right into the slot and Vilmanis finds the back of the net.<\/p>\n 1-1<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n DURZI SCORES ON A QUICK ONE-TIMER AND UTAH REGAINS THE LEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n 2-1 Utah!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Durzi takes that one back! \ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 2-1, Utah. pic.twitter.com\/Bbg8hcVugQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah back to full strength. https:\/\/t.co\/OKMn8IDw3u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Schwindt scores and the Panthers tie things up.<\/p>\n Utah has been too careless with the puck in their own zone this period.<\/p>\n 2-2<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n But crashed into Bob and then Tkachuk went after him.<\/p>\n It looked like Bennett checked to make sure he was ok and then Tkachuk came in HOT.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n I think Tuna wants to dance with Greer.<\/p>\n Those two were chirping during the faceoff.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Greer to the box for holding.<\/p>\n Utah to the PP.<\/p>\n 2P: 6:23 | 2-2<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah back to full strength.<\/p>\n Fought for their lives on that PK as Florida maintained possession in the O-zone for the majority. https:\/\/t.co\/2ts6HsAVWI<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n This game just got really physical.<\/p>\n McBain pulverized Lundell and then Lundell went after Schmidt and Carcone.<\/p>\n Didn’t want to take on McBain lol.<\/p>\n Lundell to the box for roughing.<\/p>\n Utah with another PP.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2-2 after 2 in Florida.<\/p>\n Utah going head to head with reigning Stanley Cup champs despite trailing SOG 20-12.<\/p>\n 3rd period on deck.pic.twitter.com\/DlvmDJ3RLd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Third Period<\/p>\n Utah has really struggled to stay out of the box the last 2 nights.<\/p>\n Carcone will sit for 2 minutes for interference.<\/p>\n Panthers with their 4th PP opportunity.<\/p>\n 3P: 17:00 | 2-2<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah back to full strength.<\/p>\n They barely survived that one.<\/p>\n Panthers are pressing hard right now. Utah is just trying to keep their heads above water. https:\/\/t.co\/T8BDSbspFQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n SERGACHEV SCORES FROM DEEP AND UTAH LEADS 3-2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n SERGACHEV! \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 3-2, Utah. pic.twitter.com\/s8Q29Y0urB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Tkachuk to the box for roughing.<\/p>\n Utah to the PP.<\/p>\n 3P: 6:12 | 3-2 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Hayton to the box for interference.<\/p>\n Rodrigues to the box for embellishment.<\/p>\n The penalties cancel out.<\/p>\n Utah remains on the PP.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bob to the bench.<\/p>\n Extra attacker on for Florida.<\/p>\n 2 minutes to go.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Schmaltz and Tkachuk both to the box.<\/p>\n 4 on 4 hockey for 2 minutes.<\/p>\n Bob back in net.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Bob returns to the bench.<\/p>\n Extra attacker on for Florida.<\/p>\n 1 minute left. https:\/\/t.co\/0wpaacCkdT<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n BARRETT HAYTON SCORES AN EMPTY NETTER AND UTAH IS UP 4-2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Florida takes a TO.<\/p>\n They trail Utah by 2 with 30 seconds left.<\/p>\n Empty net again.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Verhaeghe scores.<\/p>\n 4-3 Utah.<\/p>\n 14.6 seconds remaining.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Close call but Utah wins the hockey game 4-3!<\/p>\n That\u2019s a big win. Arguably stole 2 points tonight.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the Utah Mammoth with KSL Sports<\/p>\n The Mammoth has a day off before continuing its southern road swing against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, January 29. The puck drops at 5 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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