Essentially, they\u2019re scoring a ton and not giving up much at all.<\/p>\n
Additionally, with two top 20 skaters, including current NHL points leader Nick Schmaltz (16), the Mammoth\u2019s top trio is at lethal as ever.<\/p>\n
In case you missed any\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/kFXMVKhQi7<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 28, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n According to Head coach Andre Tourigny, what sets them apart is a special chemistry both on and off the ice.<\/p>\n Makes sense, right?<\/p>\n If you really like each other, you\u2019re going to play well for one another.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, how to describe that? That\u2019s a tough one. I don\u2019t know. They see each other and like each other. You know, I had that discussion this summer, talking with Kells (Clayton Keller), and we\u2019re talking about the team, and he loves to play with Schmaltzy (Nick Schmaltz), you know. Any good player, to find another player who thinks like you, who you will know where you are, you know where you will be. It\u2019s not a matter of talent; it\u2019s just a special chemistry, just something you build over time,\u201d Tourigny explained.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can talk about other duos in the league, where Marchy (Brad Marchand) and Bergeron (Patrice Bergeron), for a long time in Boston, because we\u2019re just playing Boston, and they knew each other and they knew what to expect. Those kinds of things take time to build, and I think they have that.\u201d<\/p>\n So, what does that chemistry look like?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been paying close attention, the vast majority of Schmaltz\u2019s and Keller\u2019s 10 combined goals during the winning streak have come off a primary (6) or secondary (2) assist from the other.<\/p>\n Obviously, playing on the same line means they\u2019re likely going to produce a lot together over the course of a season.<\/p>\n But for 60% of those goals to be primary assists to the other is wildly impressive and demonstrates just how connected they are on the ice.<\/p>\n These two have been unstoppable \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n Schmaltzy sets it up nice for Kells to tie the game, 2-2. pic.twitter.com\/YhHDziYGfs<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n At this point do we make Schmaltzy our profile picture?!??! pic.twitter.com\/iFnIgPTRsM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Watch either of the goals above and their lethal chemistry becomes blatantly obvious.<\/p>\n On the first, Keller senses Schmaltz behind him, dumps off the puck, goes to the net, gets lost in the buildup, switches sides, recognizes his teammate\u2019s blazing speed coming around the point and waits for the easy tap-in.<\/p>\n As for the second, Hayton forces the turnover, Keller surveys, Schmaltz goes right to the open space in front after the two notice each other and then the captain sets up No. 8 to complete the hat-trick.<\/p>\n Poetry in motion.<\/p>\n \u201cYou just kind of know each other\u2019s games pretty well.\u201d Barett Hayton explained.<\/p>\n \u201cSchmaltzy and Kells, what they\u2019re able to do. Some of the motion and layering, stuff like that and I try to compliment them. Be around the net and make those connecting plays\u2026I try to own the middle of the ice.\u201d<\/p>\n Why do Schmaltz, Hayton, & Keller work so well together?<\/p>\n Alright, let\u2019s take this a step further.<\/p>\n What is it about these three that works so well together?<\/p>\n To preface, they each fulfill their specific role on the ice.<\/p>\n Nobody tries to play outside of their abilities, but they thrive within their own.<\/p>\n \u201cChemistry is tough to find in this league & it takes time to really figure each other out. It always feels like we know where one another is at,\u201d Keller explained.<\/p>\n Clayton Keller on his chemistry with Schmaltz: \u201cChemistry is tough to find in this league & it takes time to really figure each other out. It always feels like we know where one another is at.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t not say Hayton\u2019s name because he\u2019s such an important piece of our line.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/rHVzc6lqhe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) October 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n With that in mind, let\u2019s start with Schmaltz.<\/p>\n Can we talk about how insane Nick Schmaltz is playing right now? \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n \ud83e\udda3 16 points (T-1st) DOMINANT \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/6n4h6NgwfU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 SleeperNHL (@SleeperNHL) October 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n As the current NHL leader in points, No. 8 is simply FEASTING in front of the net as the majority of his scoring chances and goals have come from the low slot.<\/p>\n What does this guy eat for breakfast?!? UNBELIEVABLE!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Schmaltzy ties it up! pic.twitter.com\/caC9MqUrGu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Notably, before their current road trip, Schmaltz actually led the league in inner slot scoring chances (13) and is currently fourth in high-danger shots on goal (17) while leading the league in high-danger goals (5).<\/p>\n He also excels at reloads, stripping pucks and as demonstrated by his nine assists (ranked eighth in the league), he can also consistently find his teammates in dangerous areas.<\/p>\n Now for the Captain.<\/p>\n \ud83e\udda3 Hitting the 200 NHL career goal milestone against his hometown team and becoming the first player in @utahmammoth<\/a> franchise history to record 100 points were part of an unforgettable stretch for Clayton Keller as our NHLPA Player of the Week. pic.twitter.com\/46c86EZDE3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NHLPA (@NHLPA) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n If you watch Keller closely, his game is all about possession, making plays, facilitating and running the offense.<\/p>\n It\u2019s almost like he has this innate ability to slow things down while also playing remarkably fast.<\/p>\n Taking just enough time to survey the right option while still whipping the puck at a high-speed to generate a scoring chance.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Schmaltz steps up big time and makes it 6-4, Utah! pic.twitter.com\/cflEJpeMXD<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) October 24, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n It also helps that he\u2019s incredibly competitive which is primarily why he wears the \u201cC\u201d on his chest.<\/p>\n As for Hayton, he\u2019s easily the unsung hero of that line.<\/p>\n While his efforts don\u2019t always immediately translate to the scoring sheet, he does all the little things right to open up space for Keller and Schmaltz.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t not say Hayton\u2019s name,\u201d Keller said.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s such an important piece of our line and does all the little things right that the average fan would have no idea.\u201d<\/p>\n How important is he?<\/p>\n Well, he wins the majority of his faceoffs (53.9%), battles in the dirty areas, creates turnovers, crowds the crease and occasionally puts points on the board.<\/p>\n Additionally, and perhaps the most notable, the team\u2019s expected goals rate is 0.53 better per 60 minutes with him on the ice (sixth best in the NHL).<\/p>\n That\u2019s incredible.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s exactly what the doctor ordered for that line,\u201d Tourigny said of Hayton.<\/p>\n \u201cHe drives at the net really hard, he has a net presence, he\u2019s really good on the forecheck, really good on the draws, really good on D-zone situations, has a great awareness, his reload is great\u2026he\u2019s what completes the line.\u201d<\/p>\n If it wasn\u2019t already obvious, Utah\u2019s top line is playing unreal hockey right now.<\/p>\n They\u2019re not only scoring goals, but they\u2019re contributing defensively, winning battles, dominating play and have led the fierce Mammoth charge as Utah has set the hockey world on fire.<\/p>\n What\u2019s next for the Utah Mammoth?<\/p>\n The Utah Mammoth will conclude their four-game road trip against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. MT<\/p>\n The game will be available on Mammoth+.<\/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.
\ud83e\udda3 7 goals (T-4th)
\ud83e\udda3 9 assists (T-7th)
\ud83e\udda3 +7 (T-8th among forwards)
\ud83e\udda3 2 game-winning goals
\ud83e\udda3 3 power play goals
\ud83e\udda3 3 power play assists
\ud83e\udda3 7-game point streak (14 points)<\/p>\n
\nTake us with you, wherever you go.<\/p>\n
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