The Utah Mammoth secured a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in a matchup played on Oct. 19, 2026. The Mammoth utilized a strong offensive performance to overcome the Penguins and extend their season series lead to 1-0.
The Utah Mammoth offense was led by three stars: defenseman Nate Schmidt, center Kevin Stenlund, and center Nick Schmaltz, each recording one goal and one assist. Schmidt's first goal of the season came via a slap shot during the second period, while Stenlund scored his first goal on a wrist shot in the first period. Schmaltz contributed a power-play goal in the third period to extend the Mammoth lead.
The Pittsburgh Penguins scored early in the first period when Erik Karlsson received an assist from Bryan Rust and T. Novak. However, the Mammoth responded with goals from Clayton Keller and Kevin Stenlund. The second period saw scoring from Rick Rakell for the Penguins and additional goals from Nate Schmidt and Kailer Yamamoto for the Mammoth. The third period featured goals from Nick Schmaltz, Egor Chinakhov, and Declan Carlile for Utah, while the Penguins attempted a comeback with a final goal from Carlile.
Statistical data from the game shows the Utah Mammoth outshot the Pittsburgh Penguins 29 to 19. Utah also held a significant advantage in face-off percentage, winning 57.9% of the draws compared to Pittsburgh's 42.1%. The Mammoth also recorded 15 hits and 13 blocked shots, while the Penguins recorded 15 hits and 15 blocked shots.
The two teams are scheduled to meet again on Oct. 29, 2026.
