Utah wins the hockey game 4-1.<\/p>\n
That was a statement victory against a very good Eastern Conference team.<\/p>\n
Felt like Utah was sending the rest of the league a message about their intentions to make the playoffs this season.<\/p>\n
Game 7 mentality. Non-negotiable win.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah maintains a slim lead for the top spot in the Western Conference Wild Card, one point ahead of the Seattle Kraken and two points in front of the Los Angeles Kings.<\/p>\n Detroit\u2019s 72 points are the fifth-most in the league as the Red Wings hold a two-point lead over Tampa Bay for second in the Atlantic Division.<\/p>\n Pregame<\/p>\n Karel Vejmelka is the first goaltender off the ice.<\/p>\n That indicates he should start against Detroit.#TusksUp<\/a> #LGRW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Per Tourigny, no changes to the lineup against Detroit.#TusksUp<\/a> #LGRW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Coach Tourigny on Kerfoot & Cooley\u2019s progress:<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re progressing well.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re not day to day yet because you can see the color of jersey (non contact) but it\u2019s coming.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Lines from today:<\/p>\n Keller \u2013 Schmaltz \u2013 Crouse Sergachev \u2013 Durzi \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Forward Daniil But has been assigned to the Tucson Roadrunners.<\/p>\n Nothing unexpected here. Utah wants him to keep playing during the Olympic break.<\/p>\n He\u2019s expected to play tonight for Tucson.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Keep the energy \ud83c\udd99 tonight, Utah fans! pic.twitter.com\/9cfw9dOPKN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Great night to have a great night \ud83d\udc4f#TusksUp<\/a> | @ZionsBank<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ahhRAl988M<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n First Period<\/p>\n SEAN DURZI SCORES 57 SECONDS IN AND UTAH LEADS 1-0!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Fellas came out hot! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Sean Durzi gives Utah an early 1-0 lead. pic.twitter.com\/0sEC5yJc5L<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Another Detroit power play after Crouse is slashed.<\/p>\n 5 on 3 for 42 seconds.<\/p>\n 1P: 12:10 | 1-0 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n NICK SCHMALTZ SCORES FROM THE LOW SLOT AND UTAH LEADS 2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Nick Schmaltz<\/a> stayed hot, following up his second hat-trick of the year with a 5-on-3 goal to give Utah a 2-0 lead. It was Schmaltz\u2019s 23rd goal, equaling a career-high he set in 2021-22 with Arizona.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve said it before and we\u2019ll say it again\u2026<\/p>\n \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f NICK SCHMALTZ SCORES! pic.twitter.com\/wTBTbgWaDV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Crazy play. Detroit attempted to dump the puck into the O-zone but it took a wild bounce and ended up in Utah’s net.<\/p>\n However, the puck hit the curved glass out of bounds and will NOT count.<\/p>\n 2-0 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Gibson absolutely robs Crouse from the low slot with his glove.<\/p>\n Filthy pass from Keller down low.<\/p>\n He\u2019s already had a couple saucy dishes tonight. One of the best facilitators in the league.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah back to full strength.<\/p>\n Great coverage on the PK as Utah covered space well, blocked shots, and utilized active sticks. https:\/\/t.co\/lskg2npKsv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Great start for the Mammoth as they were ready to play right from puck drop.<\/p>\n In addition to two goals, they dictated a lot of the pace as they got pucks in deep, won those battles, and suffocated the net front. https:\/\/t.co\/9yJBkBYazZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Second Period<\/p>\n Detroit is called for tripping.<\/p>\n Utah with their third PP of the night.<\/p>\n 2P: 17:27 | 2-0 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Utah is passing with absolute precision tonight.<\/p>\n So many dangerous chances.<\/p>\n Sergachev hit the bar at the end of the power play and then Peterka missed an open net on the backdoor.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Dylan Guenther to the box for a hook.<\/p>\n Good penalty to take. Likely saved a goal.<\/p>\n Detroit to the PP.<\/p>\n 2P: 5:09 | 2-0 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Diving glove save by Vejmelka on the PK.<\/p>\n WOW. That\u2019s one of his best this season.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Hooking penalty against Schmidt\u2026that one was weak. Forward closed down his arm to trap 88’s stick.<\/p>\n Detroit to the PP.<\/p>\n 2P: 0:58 | 2-0 Utah<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Another huge save by Vejmelka right at the buzzer.<\/p>\n One-timer from the left side but he kicked out his pad to keep it out. That one should\u2019ve gone in.<\/p>\n 2-0 Utah through the middle frame.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Third Period<\/p>\n DYLAN GUENTHER BEATS GIBSON LOW AND UTAH EXTENDS THEIR LEAD TO 3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Get Guenther’d \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 3-0, Utah. pic.twitter.com\/06mTAptien<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Guenther\u2019s team-leading 25th goal gave the Mammoth a 3-0 lead just over four minutes into the final period.<\/p>\n Larkin scores on the power play.<\/p>\n Detroit pulled Gibson for a 6-on-4 and Utah was just outnumbered in front of the net.<\/p>\n 3-1 Utah with 4:08 left. https:\/\/t.co\/QdSQdLYw6y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Gibson to the bench.<\/p>\n Extra attacker on for Detroit again.<\/p>\n Roughly 3 minutes left.<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n CLAYTON KELLER SCORES ON THE EMPTY NET AND UTAH LEADS 4-1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Winner winner wings for dinner \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f\ud83c\udf57 pic.twitter.com\/0QIdu3FHc2<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) February 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Follow the Utah Mammoth with KSL Sports<\/p>\n The NHL schedule heads into a three-week break with the Milan Cortina Winter Games kicking off this week. Utah returns to the ice when the Colorado Avalanche come to town on Wednesday, February 25.<\/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
Peterka \u2013 Hayton \u2013 Yamamoto
Carcone \u2013 McBain \u2013 Guenther \u2013 But
Tanev \u2013 Stenlund \u2013 O\u2019Brien
Cooley (non-contact)
Kerfoot (non-contact)<\/p>\n
Schmidt \u2013 Marino
Cole \u2013 DeSimone
M\u00e4\u00e4tt\u00e4#TusksUp<\/a> #LGRW<\/a><\/p>\n
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