Mammoth Defeat Blue Jackets in Overtime: Cooley Scores Winner

Logan Cooley's overtime goal lifts Utah to victory over Columbus

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Logan Cooley scored twice, including the overtime winner, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-4 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. The win improves the Mammoth's record to 3-0-0 on their current five-game road trip.

Why it matters

The game featured a back-and-forth battle between two teams fighting for position in the NHL standings. Cooley's heroics in overtime showcased the Mammoth's offensive firepower and ability to win close games on the road.

The details

Alexander Kerfoot and Michael Carcone each contributed a goal and an assist for Utah, while Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller also scored. For Columbus, Adam Fantilli, Mason Marchment, Damon Severson, and Mathieu Olivier found the back of the net. Both goalies, Karel Vejmelka for Utah and Elvis Merzlikins for Columbus, faced significant pressure throughout the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • Cooley scored the overtime winner at 2:08 of the extra period.

The players

Logan Cooley

A rising star for the Utah Mammoth, Cooley scored twice in the game, including the overtime winner.

Elvis Merzlikins

The Columbus Blue Jackets' goaltender, Merzlikins made 18 saves in the losing effort.

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah Mammoth's goaltender, Vejmelka made 27 saves to secure the victory for his team.

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What’s next

The Utah Mammoth will look to continue their strong road trip as they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday, March 12th.

The takeaway

The Utah Mammoth demonstrated their offensive firepower and ability to win close games on the road, led by the heroics of Logan Cooley in overtime. This victory keeps the Mammoth in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive NHL Western Conference.