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Paradise Today
By the People, for the People
Utah Mammoth Face Off Against Vegas Golden Knights in NHL Playoffs
The Western Conference first-round series opens in Paradise, Nevada on Sunday night.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:10am
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The Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights clash in an intense first-round playoff matchup, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round.Paradise TodayThe Utah Mammoth will travel to Paradise, Nevada to take on the Vegas Golden Knights in the opening game of their Western Conference first-round NHL playoff series on Sunday. The Mammoth went 2-1 against the Golden Knights during the regular season, including a 4-0 win in their most recent matchup on March 19.
Why it matters
This series marks the first playoff meeting between the Mammoth and Golden Knights, who are both looking to advance in the postseason. The Mammoth finished the regular season with a 43-33-6 record, while the Golden Knights were 39-26-17. Both teams will be eager to get off to a strong start in this best-of-seven series.
The details
The Mammoth and Golden Knights split their four regular season meetings, with Utah winning two of the games. The Mammoth have been led offensively by Clayton Keller, who had 26 goals and 62 assists in the regular season. For the Golden Knights, Jack Eichel had 27 goals and 63 assists, while Mark Stone has been hot of late with seven goals and four assists in his last 10 games.
- The series opener is scheduled for Sunday, April 20 at 10 p.m. EDT in Paradise, Nevada.
- The Mammoth and Golden Knights last met on March 19, with Utah winning 4-0.
The players
Utah Mammoth
A professional ice hockey team based in Salt Lake City, Utah and a member of the Central Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League.
Vegas Golden Knights
A professional ice hockey team based in Paradise, Nevada and a member of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Hockey League.
Jack Eichel
A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who had 27 goals and 63 assists in the regular season.
Clayton Keller
A forward for the Utah Mammoth who led the team with 26 goals and 62 assists in the regular season.
Mark Stone
A forward for the Vegas Golden Knights who has been on a hot streak, recording 7 goals and 4 assists in his last 10 games.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to get this series started against a tough opponent in the Mammoth. It's going to be a hard-fought battle, but we're ready to compete and give our fans a great playoff run.”
— Jack Eichel, Forward, Vegas Golden Knights
“The regular season series was close, so we know we're in for a tough challenge against Vegas. But our team is confident and we're looking forward to getting out on the ice and showing what we can do.”
— Clayton Keller, Forward, Utah Mammoth
What’s next
Game 2 of the series will be played on Tuesday, April 22 at 10 p.m. EDT in Paradise, Nevada.
The takeaway
This first-round matchup between the Utah Mammoth and Vegas Golden Knights promises to be an exciting and closely contested series, with both teams looking to advance in the NHL playoffs.
