Nick Schmaltz scored a power-play goal in the third period to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 3-2 road victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena. The win moves the Mammoth to 10-6-0, while the Maple Leafs fall to 8-7-2.
Schmaltz Secures Victory
Schmaltz secured the win 13:12 into the third period by poking in a rebound after Toronto goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made a pad save on a Clayton Keller one-timer. The goal, which was assisted by Keller and Mikhail Sergachev, marked Schmaltz's eighth goal of the season.
"That was a great play from Sergachev to Keller, it was a heck of a save by Bobrovsky, so I just tried to get in there and whack it in," Schmaltz said following the game. He added that while the Maple Leafs are a skilled and heavy team that is not easy to play against, the Mammoth responded well after their previous game.
Mammoth Offensive Surge
The Mammoth opened the scoring at 19:47 of the first period when Dylan Guenther scored on a power play, assisted by Sergachev and Keller. This goal was the first of two power-play goals for Utah during the contest.
Later in the second period, Andrew Peeke extended the Mammoth lead to 2-1 with a wrist shot at 13:42, assisted by Keller and Anders Lee. The goal occurred after Barrett Hayton made contact with Bobrovsky's right skate, though Toronto did not challenge the play. Utah had a potential third goal disallowed at 17:20 of the second period after officials determined Hayton interfered with Bobrovsky in the crease.
Toronto Response and Key Stats
The Maple Leafs responded with two goals from Jack Roslovic. Roslovic tied the game 1-1 at 10:20 of the second period following a pass from Auston Matthews, extending his point streak to seven games. He scored again at 9:05 of the third period to tie the game 2-2, assisted by Matthews and Morgan Rielly.
Auston Matthews recorded two assists during the game, extending his own point streak to five games. For Toronto, Sergei Bobrovsky made 33 saves on 36 shots, while Sebastian Cossa made 27 saves for the Mammoth to secure the win.
Coaches React to Play
Utah coach Andre Tourigny noted that the team played high-quality hockey through the first two periods, emphasizing their discipline and connection. However, he observed that the team was on their heels during a Toronto push in the third period.
Toronto coach Jim Hiller addressed the deciding penalty, noting that Darren Raddysh took a cross-checking penalty away from the play at 11:42 of the third period. Hiller described the penalty as a "one-off" for Raddysh, stating the player understood the error.
Season Milestones
The Mammoth's victory marks the second time this season they have defeated the Maple Leafs, following a 5-4 win on October 13. This win also moves Utah to the top of the NHL in power-play efficiency, having recorded 20 power-play goals on the season.
This feat makes the Mammoth the fourth team in the last decade to reach 20 power-play goals in 16 games or fewer, joining the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, and Edmonton Oilers. The Mammoth's win also brings them to 10-6-0, while the Maple Leafs fall to 8-7-2.
Looking Ahead
For the Mammoth, Clayton Keller recorded three assists and five shots. Mikhail Sergachev, who also provided an assist on the winning goal, extended his point streak to eight games.
As the Maple Leafs conclude their recent road trip, they move to a 1-3-0 record in their last four games. The Mammoth will continue their season as they attempt to build confidence through consistent performance.
Division Standings
The Mammoth's victory keeps them in second place in the Central Division with 20 points, trailing the Minnesota Wild, who sit in first with 25 points. The Maple Leafs remain in sixth place in the Atlantic Division with 18 points.
