The Utah Mammoth secured a 4-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, marking their fifth consecutive win and solidifying their position in the first wild card spot of the Western Conference. Dylan Guenther scored his 39th goal, while Clayton Keller contributed three assists. The Mammoth, now at 42-30-6 with 90 points, can clinch their first playoff berth since relocating if the Anaheim Ducks win later tonight. Kailer Yamamoto, Nick Schmaltz, and Lawson Crouse also found the net for Utah, while Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves in goal.

By the Numbers
  • Utah Mammoth: 42 wins, 30 losses, 6 overtime losses.
  • Dylan Guenther: 39 goals this season.
  • Nick Schmaltz: 31 goals, including 5 in the last 5 games.
State of Play
  • Utah currently holds a six-point lead over Nashville for the wild card spot.
  • The Mammoth have won seven of their last ten games.
  • Nashville's Roman Josi was a late scratch due to an upper-body injury.
What's Next

The Mammoth aim to clinch their playoff spot in their next game against the Carolina Hurricanes, while Nashville will host the Minnesota Wild in their final home stretch of the season.

Bottom Line

With their recent performance, the Utah Mammoth are poised to make history by clinching a playoff berth, showcasing a strong offensive effort and a consistent defense.