{"id":538151,"date":"2026-04-03T07:45:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/538151\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T07:45:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T07:45:18","slug":"mammoth-defeat-kraken-6-2-behind-cooleys-two-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/538151\/","title":{"rendered":"Mammoth Defeat Kraken 6-2 Behind Cooley&#8217;s Two Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Mammoth+Defeat+Kraken+6-2+Behind+Cooley%27s+Two+Goals&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fmammoth-defeat-kraken-6-2-behind-cooleys-two-goals%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69cf62a576d22.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the movement and energy of a hockey game, with the colors of the Utah Mammoth and Seattle Kraken teams interwoven in an abstract composition.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the high-energy hockey action as the Utah Mammoth overwhelm the Seattle Kraken.Seattle Today<\/p>\n<p>The Utah Mammoth hockey team defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Thursday, led by two goals from forward Logan Cooley. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves to secure the win for the Mammoth, who scored six unanswered goals after the Kraken took an early lead.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This victory extends the Mammoth&#8217;s winning streak and keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Western Conference. The Kraken, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency this season as they continue to build their franchise.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>The Kraken jumped out to a 2-0 lead early in the game, but the Mammoth responded with six unanswered goals to cruise to the 6-2 victory. Logan Cooley scored twice for the Mammoth, while Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves in net to earn the win.<\/p>\n<p>      The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Logan Cooley<\/p>\n<p>A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the game.<\/p>\n<p>Karel Vejmelka<\/p>\n<p>The goaltender for the Utah Mammoth who made 25 saves to secure the victory.<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Kraken<\/p>\n<p>The NHL hockey team based in Seattle, Washington that lost to the Utah Mammoth 6-2.<\/p>\n<p>Utah Mammoth<\/p>\n<p>The NHL hockey team based in Utah that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Seattle%2C+WA&amp;city=Seattle&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Mammoth+Defeat+Kraken+6-2+Behind+Cooley%27s+Two+Goals&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fwa%2Fseattle%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F03%2Fmammoth-defeat-kraken-6-2-behind-cooleys-two-goals%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a>      <\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Mammoth&#8217;s decisive victory over the Kraken showcases their offensive firepower and strong goaltending, positioning them well for a potential playoff push in the second half of the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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