Karel Vejmelka, Mammoth dominate Golden Knights 4-0

Utah goaltender makes 28 saves for second shutout of the season

Mar. 20, 2026 at 10:49am

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Karel Vejmelka made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season as the Utah Mammoth defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday night. Clayton Keller scored two goals, Barrett Hayton had a goal and an assist, and Jack McBain also scored for the Mammoth, who won their second straight game. Akira Schmid made 14 saves for the Golden Knights, who were shut out in two consecutive games for the first time since March 2022.

Why it matters

The Mammoth's dominant win over the Golden Knights, a playoff contender, boosts Utah's postseason hopes as the regular season winds down. Vejmelka's stellar goaltending performance also keeps him in the running for the league's top goaltender award.

The details

The Mammoth scored three times in the first 5:20 of the game to take a 3-0 lead. Keller opened the scoring with a wrist shot that squeezed under Adin Hill's right arm, then scored again a little over three minutes later by roofing a rebound. McBain made it 3-0 by shoveling in a crossing pass from Hayton. Vegas pulled Schmid for an extra attacker late, but Hayton sealed the win with an empty-netter.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.

The players

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah Mammoth goaltender made 28 saves for his second shutout of the season.

Clayton Keller

The Mammoth forward scored two goals in the game.

Barrett Hayton

The Mammoth forward had a goal and an assist in the win.

Akira Schmid

The Golden Knights goaltender made 14 saves after replacing starter Adin Hill.

Adin Hill

The Golden Knights starting goaltender was pulled after allowing three goals on three shots.

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The takeaway

The Mammoth's dominant performance, led by Vejmelka's shutout and timely scoring, shows they are a force to be reckoned with as the playoff race heats up. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights' offensive struggles in consecutive shutout losses raise questions about their ability to maintain their playoff position.