Mackie Samoskevich scored with 5:25 remaining in the third period to lift the Seattle Kraken to a 5-3 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2026, in Seattle. The win moves the Kraken to a 7-3-1 record, while the Mammoth fall to 7-4-0.
Seattle Secures Late Victory
The Kraken entered the third period holding a 3-1 lead. However, the game saw a dramatic shift after both teams had goals nullified in the third period due to successful offside challenges. Following the tie at 3-3, Bobby McMann stole the puck near center ice and skated down the left side. Although his initial shot was deflected wide, the rebound bounced in front of the net, allowing him to tap it to Samoskevich for his fifth goal of the year.
Seattle's scoring was bolstered by Jordan Eberle and Brandon Montour, who each recorded a goal and an assist. Matty Beniers also scored, and Frederick Gaudreau added a goal into an empty net with 1:00 left in the game, marking his sixth of the season. Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made 33 saves to secure the win for Seattle.
Mammoth Rally Falls Short
The Utah Mammoth mounted a significant push in the final frame to tie the game. Logan Cooley scored twice, marking his second and third goals of the season. His first goal came just 27 seconds into the third period, tipping in a shot from Mikhail Sergachev to tie the game at 3-3. His second goal occurred at 7:42 of the third period, when his shot from the point passed Philipp Grubauer.
Vincent Trocheck provided Utah's other goal, tying the game at 1-1 just 26 seconds after Eberle's opening goal. The Mammoth's power play was a highlight of the night, as both units contributed goals. The team finished the game outshooting Seattle 36-36 to 23, with Utah recording 14 shots in both the second and third periods.
Coaching and Player Reactions
Utah head coach André Tourigny described the game as a frustrating experience for his team. While praising the offensive output, Tourigny noted that the Mammoth struggled by forcing plays and allowing Seattle to counterattack. He observed that the Kraken take pride in their defensive play and ability to clog the middle of the ice.
Logan Cooley commented on the team's performance, noting the importance of managing the puck correctly. Cooley suggested that the team's tendency to lose possession allowed Seattle to transition and find scoring opportunities. Despite the loss, Cooley noted that the team showed a great ability to come back during the third period.
Lineup Changes and Stats
The Mammoth utilized lineup changes during the game to generate energy. Vincent Trocheck was placed on a line with Clayton Keller and Dylan Guenther, while Logan Cooley played alongside Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse. Tourigny noted that the Trocheck line provided a spark in the second period, and the Cooley line successfully scored in the third period.
Utah's power play remained effective, finishing the night 2-for-3, while Seattle's power play went 2-for-4. The Mammoth also recorded 30 hits compared to Seattle's 14, and held a face-off percentage of 56.3% to Seattle's 43.7%.
Looking Ahead
The loss leaves the Mammoth with a 7-4-0 record. The team will look to bounce back when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night. The Kraken will next face Minnesota on Saturday.
Notably, defenseman Nick DeSimone played his 100th career NHL game during the contest in Seattle. DeSimone has played 62 of those 100 games with Utah, including 40 during the previous season.
Mammoth Schedule
The Utah Mammoth's upcoming schedule includes a matchup against Tampa Bay on Oct. 24, followed by a game against Pittsburgh on Oct. 29.
