Mammoth Cruise Past Kings, Extend Wild-Card Lead

Kerfoot and Cooley each score twice in dominant victory.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:25am

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The Utah Mammoth defeated the Los Angeles Kings 6-2 on Wednesday night, extending their lead in the Western Conference wild-card race. Forwards Alex Kerfoot and Jared Cooley each scored two goals for the Mammoth, while defenseman Mikhail Sergachev recorded four assists.

Why it matters

The win was a crucial one for the Mammoth, who are battling for a playoff spot in the tight Western Conference. The Kings, meanwhile, have now lost 5 of their last 6 games, putting their postseason hopes in jeopardy.

The details

The Mammoth jumped out to an early lead, with Kerfoot and Cooley each scoring in the first period. Cooley added another goal in the second, while Kerfoot found the back of the net again in the third to seal the victory. Sergachev was a key facilitator, setting up four of the Mammoth's six goals on the night.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Alex Kerfoot

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the win.

Jared Cooley

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who also scored two goals in the victory.

Mikhail Sergachev

A defenseman for the Utah Mammoth who recorded four assists in the game.

Los Angeles Kings

The opposing team, who have now lost 5 of their last 6 games.

Utah Mammoth

The winning team, who extended their lead in the Western Conference wild-card race with the victory.

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What’s next

The Mammoth will look to continue their strong play and solidify their playoff positioning, while the Kings will aim to turn things around and get back into the postseason hunt.

The takeaway

This win was a crucial one for the Mammoth, who are making a push for the playoffs in the competitive Western Conference. The team's balanced scoring attack and strong defensive play were key factors in the victory.