Mammoth visit Kings after Guenther's 2-goal game

Utah looks to bounce back from loss to Capitals as teams meet for 3rd time this season

Mar. 27, 2026 at 8:11am

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The Utah Mammoth will visit the Los Angeles Kings after Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther scored two goals in their 7-4 loss to the Washington Capitals. The Mammoth and Kings have already faced off twice this season, with the Mammoth winning 4-3 in overtime in their last matchup.

Why it matters

This game is an important divisional matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The Mammoth will look to bounce back from their loss to the Capitals, while the Kings will try to take advantage of playing at home.

The details

The Mammoth (37-30-6) are currently in the Central Division, while the Kings (29-25-18) are in the Pacific Division. Los Angeles has a strong home record of 10-16-8, and they are 23-4-9 when scoring three or more goals. Utah has an 18-16-3 record on the road and is seventh in the NHL in penalty minutes per game.

  • The teams will face off on Saturday, March 27, 2026 at 9 p.m. EDT.
  • The Mammoth won 4-3 in overtime when the teams last met earlier this season.

The players

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the team's previous game against the Washington Capitals.

Artemi Panarin

A top scorer for the Los Angeles Kings, having recorded 26 goals and 49 assists so far this season.

Lawson Crouse

A Mammoth forward who has four goals and two assists in the team's last 10 games.

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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

The takeaway

This game features two teams fighting for playoff positioning, with the Mammoth looking to bounce back from a tough loss and the Kings trying to take advantage of playing at home. The matchup between the teams' top scorers, Guenther and Panarin, will be one to watch.