Dmitri Simashev scored his second goal of the game at 1:44 of overtime to lift the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Salt Lake City.
Simashev Secures Overtime Win
Simashev's decisive overtime strike followed a goal earlier in the second period that tied the game at 4-4 with 2:28 remaining. The Mammoth's victory came during a high-scoring matchup that saw both teams trade significant leads throughout the contest.
Mammoth Offensive Contributions
The Utah Mammoth offense featured scoring from Kailer Yamamoto, Dylan Guenther, and Anders Lee. Yamamoto found the net with a breakaway goal less than two minutes after Tampa Bay's first goal. Guenther scored on a power play with 2:21 remaining in the first period to cut the deficit to 3-2, while Lee responded to a 4-2 Lightning lead with a goal with 5:21 remaining in the second period.
Lightning Scoring Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning's scoring efforts included goals from Charle-Edouard D’Astous, Pontus Holmberg, and Conor Geekie. D’Astous was credited with the Lightning's first goal at 14:50 remaining in the first period after a Mammoth player attempted to tap the puck to goalie Karel Vejmelka, but the puck went between the goalie's legs and into the net.
Kucherov Sets Franchise Record
The game featured a historic milestone for Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov became the franchise leader in points after assisting on a Brayden Point goal with 7:18 remaining in the first period. That assist brought Kucherov to 1,138 career points, surpassing former teammate Steven Stamkos, who had held the record since April 2022.
Supporting Statistics
Kucherov has played his entire career with Tampa Bay since starting in 2013. During the Mammoth's victory, Vincent Trocheck recorded two assists, while Clayton Keller, Andrew Peeke, Mackenzie Weegar, and Sergachev each recorded one assist.
Looking Ahead
The Lightning's other assists were provided by Ryan McDonagh, Scott Sabourin, and Erik Cernak. Following the Saturday night win, the Mammoth remained at home for their next matchup, which they are scheduled to host against Minnesota on Tuesday.
Game Conclusion
The Mammoth's victory over the Lightning concluded a competitive Saturday night in Salt Lake City. The team moves forward to host Minnesota on Tuesday.
