Wild Blank Mammoth 5-0 Behind Gustavsson's 4th Shutout

Kaprizov, Brink, and Hartman lead Minnesota to victory over Utah

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-0 on Tuesday night at Grand Casino Arena. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson recorded his fourth shutout of the season, making 25 saves. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Bobby Brink, Danila Yurov, and Ryan Hartman scored for the Wild, who are now 3-0-1 in their last four games. The loss ended a four-game point streak for the Mammoth, who were playing the final game of a five-game road trip.

Why it matters

This win helps the Wild solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race, as they continue to battle for a top seed. For the Mammoth, the loss ends a strong road trip and they'll look to rebound at home in their next game.

The details

Kaprizov opened the scoring in the first period after a Utah turnover, with Vladimir Tarasenko setting him up. Boldy made it 2-0 in the second period, and Brink, Yurov, and Hartman added third-period goals to seal the victory for Minnesota. Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves in the loss.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The Mammoth were playing the final game of a five-game road trip.

The players

Filip Gustavsson

The Minnesota Wild goaltender recorded his fourth shutout of the season, making 25 saves.

Kirill Kaprizov

The Wild forward scored a goal and added an assist in the win.

Bobby Brink

The Wild forward scored his first goal with the team since being traded from the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday.

Karel Vejmelka

The Mammoth goaltender made 25 saves in the loss.

MacKenzie Weegar

The Mammoth defenseman was beaten by Danila Yurov on the Wild's fourth goal.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play our game and focus on the details. This was a good win, but we have more work to do.”

— Kirill Kaprizov, Wild Forward (NHL.com)

“It's always tough to end a road trip like this, but we'll regroup and get ready for our next game at home.”

— Karel Vejmelka, Mammoth Goaltender (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Wild will look to continue their strong play at home, while the Mammoth will return to Utah to host their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Minnesota Wild, who were able to get contributions from multiple players to earn a convincing shutout victory. For the Mammoth, the loss ends a solid road trip, but they'll have the chance to bounce back in front of their home fans in their next outing.