Schmaltz scores in OT to give Mammoth 4-3 win over Kings

Utah forward nets game-winner in extra period to end home skid

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:36am

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Nick Schmaltz scored his second goal of the game in overtime to lift the Utah Mammoth to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night. Schmaltz's game-winning tally came on a 2-on-1 break 1:46 into the extra period, helping the Mammoth end a four-game home losing streak.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Mammoth in the first wild card spot in the Western Conference, five points ahead of Nashville. The Kings, meanwhile, remain two points behind Nashville for the final playoff berth.

The details

Schmaltz carried the puck in on a 2-on-1 with defenseman Mikhail Sergachev and fired a snap shot between goalie Darcy Kuemper's legs to give Utah the victory. After Los Angeles controlled play in overtime and nearly ended it on Alex Laferriere's shot that hit the post, Kevin Stenlund won a faceoff against Quinton Byfield to set up Schmaltz's seventh game-winning goal of the season.

  • Schmaltz scored the game-winner 1:46 into overtime on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • Artemi Panarin tied the game for Los Angeles with 3:30 left in regulation.

The players

Nick Schmaltz

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored the game-winning goal in overtime and now has a career-high 26 goals and 63 points this season.

Darcy Kuemper

The goaltender for the Los Angeles Kings who made 30 saves in the loss.

Artemi Panarin

The Kings forward who scored the game-tying goal with 3:30 left in regulation, his 25th of the season.

Karel Vejmelka

The Mammoth goaltender who made 33 saves to earn the victory.

Quinton Byfield

The Kings center who scored a goal and added an assist in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Kings will travel to Calgary to face the Flames on Tuesday, March 25, while the Mammoth will host the Edmonton Oilers the same night.

The takeaway

This overtime victory keeps the Mammoth in a playoff position in the Western Conference, while the Kings remain on the outside looking in as they try to secure the final wild card spot.