Dylan Guenther #11 of the Utah Mammoth celebrates his hat trick goal at 13:54 of the third period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on January 01, 2026 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – The Utah Mammoth took control with a three-goal second period and never looked back in a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
The Mammoth (27-20-4, 58 pts) is taking on the Predators (24-23-4, 52 pts) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, January 24.
Utah set a franchise record with a point in its ninth straight game while extending its win streak to five games.
Ice Age Win ❄️🌨️🦣 pic.twitter.com/zm143ZtE2R
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
The Mammoth hope to avoid an emotional let-down after a thrilling, come-from-behind 5-4 OT win over the Flyers to close out a seven-game homestand at 6-1.
Clayton Keller scored the equalizer with under a minute left in regulation. Captain Keller did it himself, stealing the puck near the benches before skating through and around the Philadelphia defense for a sniper shot.
Keller returned in OT, scoring the game-winner off an assist from Dylan Guenther.
Keller’s 49 points (15 G, 34 A) lead the team. Impending free agent Nick Schmaltz is hot on his heels with 46 points (18 G, 28 A), followed by Guenther’s 43 points (24 G, 19 A).
❄️❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/hNFtdoO7fj
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
Per Tourigny, the Utah Mammoth will have a few game time decisions against Nashville. https://t.co/TWeQRmYUtc
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
INJURY UPDATE@utahmammoth forward Lawson Crouse will not play in today’s game (Illness)
— Utah Mammoth PR (@UtahMammoth_PR) January 24, 2026
Yamamoto in for Crouse (illness).
Vejmelka in net. https://t.co/zq2m8A9a4G
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
LISTEN LIVE: @utahmammoth are on the road to battle the @PredsNHL on the @kslsports app, @KSLSportsZone and:https://t.co/L47qb7tMk2 pic.twitter.com/KQHo4UTzyK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 24, 2026
Kicking off the road trip with these fellas 👇#TusksUp | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/FkBJ4nO4I9
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
Stamkos scores on the power play.
1-0 Nashville. https://t.co/zQR7UDGdci
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Sergachev saved a goal on the backdoor as he extended his legs out and blocked a one-timer.
Easily could be 2-0 right now.
Back-to-back sluggish starts for the Mammoth.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Nashville is doing a really good job at getting pucks in deep and then winning battles behind the net to retrieve & generate scoring chances right in front.
Meanwhile, Utah isn't winning those battles at the other end.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Nashville back to full strength.
Second unit was so much more productive as they get pucks on net and crash.
The first unit makes pretty passes but they're still not shooting enough. https://t.co/8Lyx4X2pDx
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
The final five minutes for Utah were fairly strong as they finally generated some offensive momentum on the power play.
Still, need to start winning more battles and get to the net. Too perimeter in their approach. https://t.co/eB3h07rd73
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
CLAYTON KELLER GOES TOP SHELF AND UTAH HAS TIED THE HOCKEY GAME!!!!!!!
1-1!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
CARCONE SCORES OFF THE RUSH AND UTAH LEADS 2-1!!!!!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Carcone in on his own! 🤯
2-1, Utah. pic.twitter.com/gN4XxwE1Gu
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
KAILER YAMAMOTO DEFLECTS ONE IN AND UTAH SUDDENLY LEADS 3-1!!!!!
3 goals in five minutes for the Mammoth!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Yams deflected out front!
🚨 3-1, Utah. pic.twitter.com/ybd1Lj2a2E
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
Marchessault snipes Vejmelka up high & it's 3-2 Utah.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Utah leads Nashville 3-2 following an explosive middle frame as they scored three goals in 5 minutes.
However, Nashville pushed back to end the period after Marchessault brought them back within one late.
Third period on deck.pic.twitter.com/ZwmqUP9HSE
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 24, 2026
Utah back to full strength.
Strong PK by the Mammoth. https://t.co/ydVx48eaPt
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Saros with the biggest save of the game as he absolutely robbed Schmaltz on the backdoor with his left pad.
Couple tic-tac-toe passes by the Mammoth broke down the defense, but Saros anticipated the last one and kept the puck out.
Score remains 3-2.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Josi to the box.
Utah to the PP
3P: 10:00 | 3-2 Utah
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
BARRETT HAYTON SCORES RIGHT IN FRONT ON THE POWER PLAY AND UTAH LEADS 4-2!!!!!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Hayton power play goal 👏
4-2, Utah. pic.twitter.com/m9wF52iVwf
— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) January 24, 2026
Nashville continues to push sporadically but Utah has done a good job weathering each storm for the most part.
Utah leads 4-2 with 5:22 to go.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Saros to the bench early.
Extra attacker on for the Preds.
3:43 to go.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Peterka is taken down on his way to the empty net which results in a goal!
5-2 Utah!
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Utah is called for a delay of game penalty.
DeSimone to the box. Nashville to the PP.
3P: 0:35 | 5-2 Utah
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
Utah wins the hockey game 5-2!
Absolutely massive win for Utah against a Divisional opponent to continue separating themselves in the Wild Card race.
— Cole Bagley (@BagleyKSLsports) January 24, 2026
The Mammoth head to the Sunshine State to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, January 26. The puck drops at 5 p.m. MT.
Follow the entire 2025-26 Utah Mammoth schedule here.
The Smith Entertainment Group’s (SEG) streaming platform will also continue to carry all Mammoth games on SEG+ in 2025-26.
Cole Bagley is the Utah Mammoth insider for KSL Sports. Follow him on X. You can hear Cole break down the team on KSL Sports Zone and KSL 5 TV.
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.
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