Kansas City Mavericks' 7-game winning streak ends in shootout loss

Idaho Steelheads edge Mavericks 4-3 in dramatic finish

Apr. 4, 2026 at 10:03pm

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The Kansas City Mavericks' impressive 7-game winning streak came to an end on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 as they fell 4-3 to the Idaho Steelheads in a shootout thriller. The Mavericks led 3-2 late in the game, but the Steelheads scored in the final minutes to force overtime and then prevailed in the shootout.

Why it matters

The Mavericks had been one of the hottest teams in the league, climbing up the standings with their recent run. This loss, while disappointing, shows the competitive nature of the league and how difficult it is to sustain long winning streaks, even for the top teams.

The details

The Steelheads got goals from Jack Adams, Jeff Baum, and Morgan Winters, while the Mavericks countered with scores from Bobo Carpenter, Jackson Jutting, and Jack Randl. The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to a dramatic shootout that the Steelheads ultimately won.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:10 p.m. CST in Idaho.

The players

Idaho Steelheads

A professional ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho that plays in the ECHL, a minor professional ice hockey league.

Kansas City Mavericks

A professional ice hockey team based in Independence, Missouri that plays in the ECHL.

Jack Adams

A forward for the Idaho Steelheads who scored a goal in the game.

Jeff Baum

A forward for the Idaho Steelheads who scored a goal in the game.

Morgan Winters

A forward for the Idaho Steelheads who scored a goal in the game.

Bobo Carpenter

A forward for the Kansas City Mavericks who scored a goal in the game.

Jackson Jutting

A forward for the Kansas City Mavericks who scored a goal in the game.

Jack Randl

A forward for the Kansas City Mavericks who scored a goal in the game.

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What’s next

The teams will face off again on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 8:10 p.m. CST in Idaho.

The takeaway

While the Mavericks' impressive winning streak has come to an end, this loss shows the competitive nature of the ECHL and how difficult it is for even the top teams to sustain long runs of success. The Mavericks will look to start a new streak when they take on the Steelheads again on Friday.