Golden Knights Shut Out for 2nd Straight Game in Loss to Mammoth

Vegas has not scored in its last 147 minutes of gameplay.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:52am

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The Vegas Golden Knights were shut out for the second straight game, losing 4-0 to the Utah Mammoth at T-Mobile Arena on Thursday. Goaltender Adin Hill was pulled after allowing three goals on Utah's first three shots, and the Knights have now gone 147 minutes and 9 seconds without scoring a goal.

Why it matters

The Golden Knights' offensive struggles are concerning as they fight to maintain their position in the Pacific Division playoff race. This marks the second consecutive game the team has been shut out, raising questions about their ability to generate scoring chances and capitalize on them.

The details

Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka finished with 28 saves, two days after Buffalo Sabres goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a 28-save shutout in a 2-0 loss to the Knights. Mammoth captain Clayton Keller scored the first two goals, and winger Jack McBain pushed the lead to three at 8:12 of the first period. Akira Schmid stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Hill.

  • The Golden Knights were shut out for the second straight game on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • The Knights have not scored a goal in their last 147 minutes and 9 seconds of gameplay.

The players

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah Mammoth goaltender who finished with 28 saves in the shutout win.

Clayton Keller

The Mammoth captain who scored the first two goals of the game.

Jack McBain

The Mammoth winger who scored the third goal to make it 3-0 in the first period.

Adin Hill

The Golden Knights goaltender who was pulled after allowing three goals on Utah's first three shots.

Akira Schmid

The Golden Knights goaltender who stopped all 14 shots he faced in relief of Hill.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to generate more offense and get pucks to the net. This is unacceptable for our team.”

— Peter DeBoer, Golden Knights Head Coach

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to bounce back on Saturday when they host the Buffalo Sabres, another team they were recently shut out by.

The takeaway

The Golden Knights' offensive struggles over the past two games are a major concern as they try to maintain their position in the playoff race. The team will need to find a way to create more scoring chances and capitalize on them if they want to avoid falling further behind in the standings.