Metropolitan champion Hurricanes beat Mammoth 4-1 for 6th win in 7 games

Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in a decade as Carolina stayed hot.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:09am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey game, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players and action on the ice.The Hurricanes' dominant victory over the Mammoth showcases the team's prowess as they close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference.Philadelphia Today

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Saturday, earning their sixth win in seven games. Jordan Staal scored and reached 20 goals in a season for the first time in 10 years, while Andrei Svechnikov, Sean Walker, and Sebastian Aho also scored for the Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen made 26 saves for Carolina, who are close to securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Dylan Guenther scored the lone goal for Utah, who had their five-game winning streak snapped.

Why it matters

The Hurricanes' strong finish to the season has them on the verge of clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference, a significant accomplishment for the Metropolitan Division champions. Meanwhile, the Mammoth's playoff berth in just their second season in Utah is an impressive feat, showcasing the team's quick turnaround after relocating from Arizona.

The details

The Hurricanes scored first when Svechnikov netted a power-play goal early in the first period. Staal then scored his 20th goal of the season, the first time he's reached that mark in 10 years. Aho and Walker also scored for Carolina, who killed four of five penalties. Guenther scored the lone goal for Utah in the third period.

  • The Hurricanes scored the opening goal 4:25 into the first period.
  • Staal scored his 20th goal of the season with 6:37 left in the first period.
  • Guenther scored Utah's only goal at 2:42 in the third period.

The players

Jordan Staal

The captain of the Carolina Hurricanes, who scored his 20th goal of the season, the first time he's reached that mark in 10 years.

Andrei Svechnikov

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, who scored the opening goal on the power play.

Sebastian Aho

A forward for the Carolina Hurricanes, who scored a goal in the game.

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth, who scored his 40th goal of the season in the third period.

Frederik Andersen

The goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, who made 26 saves in the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Hurricanes will visit Philadelphia on Sunday for the third game of a four-game road trip to end the season. The Mammoth will visit Calgary on Sunday for their final road game of the regular season.

The takeaway

The Hurricanes' dominant performance, led by Staal's milestone goal, keeps them on track to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Mammoth's playoff berth in just their second season in Utah is an impressive accomplishment, showcasing the team's quick turnaround after relocating from Arizona.