{"id":553772,"date":"2026-04-16T10:28:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:28:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/553772\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:28:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:28:28","slug":"mammoth-defeat-jets-5-3-behind-schmaltzs-2-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/553772\/","title":{"rendered":"Mammoth Defeat Jets 5-3 Behind Schmaltz&#8217;s 2 Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT&amp;city=Salt+Lake+City&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Mammoth+Defeat+Jets+5-3+Behind+Schmaltz%27s+2+Goals&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fut%2Fsalt-lake-city%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F15%2Fmammoth-defeat-jets-5-3-behind-schmaltzs-2-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\/69df269bc2d93.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing forces of a hockey game, with players' bodies and equipment reduced to angular, overlapping shapes and planes of color.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the intense action on the ice as the Mammoth and Jets battle for a crucial late-season victory.Salt Lake City Today<\/p>\n<p>The Utah Mammoth defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 in an NHL hockey game played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Salt Lake City. Mammoth center Alexander Schmaltz scored two goals to lead his team to victory over the visiting Jets.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Mammoth&#8217;s win over the Jets is an important result in the NHL&#8217;s Western Conference playoff race, as both teams are vying for postseason positioning. The Mammoth&#8217;s home-ice advantage proved crucial in this close matchup between two competitive squads.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Schmaltz&#8217;s two goals for the Mammoth came in the second and third periods, helping Utah build a lead they would not relinquish. Winnipeg&#8217;s Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the third period, but it was not enough to overcome the Mammoth&#8217;s strong performance.<\/p>\n<p>        The game was played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.The Mammoth and Jets faced off in the third period when Scheifele scored for Winnipeg.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Alexander Schmaltz<\/p>\n<p>A center for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the game to lead his team to victory.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Scheifele<\/p>\n<p>A center for the Winnipeg Jets who scored a goal in the third period of the game.<\/p>\n<p>MacKenzie Weegar<\/p>\n<p>A defenseman for the Utah Mammoth who was on the ice when Scheifele scored for Winnipeg.<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Kerfoot<\/p>\n<p>A center for the Utah Mammoth who scored a goal in the game.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Salt+Lake+City%2C+UT&amp;city=Salt+Lake+City&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Mammoth+Defeat+Jets+5-3+Behind+Schmaltz%27s+2+Goals&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fut%2Fsalt-lake-city%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F15%2Fmammoth-defeat-jets-5-3-behind-schmaltzs-2-goals%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe knew this was going to be a tough game against a strong Jets team, but our guys really stepped up and played a complete game to get the win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Utah Mammoth Head Coach<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Mammoth and Jets will face off again on April 18th in Winnipeg for the final regular season matchup between the two teams.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The Mammoth&#8217;s victory over the Jets keeps them in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Western Conference, while the loss is a setback for Winnipeg&#8217;s postseason aspirations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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