Utah Mammoth Shut Out Vegas Golden Knights 4-0

Vegas' four-game homestand ends in disappointing fashion as Utah cruises to victory.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 6:07am

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The Vegas Golden Knights were shut out 4-0 by the Utah Mammoth in their final matchup of the season series. Utah captain Clayton Keller scored two early goals to give the Mammoth a 3-0 lead just over 8 minutes into the game, forcing the Golden Knights to make a goaltender change. Despite increased pressure from Vegas later in the game, Utah goaltender Karel Vejmelka recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping all 33 shots he faced.

Why it matters

The loss is a setback for the Golden Knights, who are currently third in the Pacific Division and fighting for a playoff spot. The Mammoth, meanwhile, solidified their position in the Western Conference wild-card race with the important road victory.

The details

Utah jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Clayton Keller and Jack McBain. The Golden Knights pulled starting goaltender Adin Hill after just 8 minutes and replaced him with Akira Schmid. While Vegas increased their offensive pressure in the later stages of the game, they were unable to solve Vejmelka, who turned aside all 33 shots he faced. Barrett Hayton added an empty-net goal late to seal the 4-0 win for the Mammoth.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
  • Utah scored two goals in the first 6:55 of the opening period to take a 2-0 lead.
  • Just over a minute later, Utah extended their lead to 3-0 with Jack McBain's goal.

The players

Clayton Keller

The Utah Mammoth captain scored two early goals to give his team a 2-0 lead.

Jack McBain

The Utah forward scored the Mammoth's third goal to make it 3-0 in the first period.

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah goaltender recorded his second shutout of the season, stopping all 33 shots he faced.

Bruce Cassidy

The head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights.

Jeremy Lauzon

The Golden Knights defenseman delivered a big hit and fought with Utah's Lawson Crouse, energizing the Vegas bench and crowd.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to generate more offense and get pucks past their goaltender. This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and be ready for our next game.”

— Bruce Cassidy, Head Coach, Vegas Golden Knights

“That fight from Lauzon was exactly what we needed to try and spark our team. He's been a physical presence for us all season, and we'll continue to feed off that energy.”

— Noah Hanifin, Defenseman, Vegas Golden Knights

What’s next

The Golden Knights will look to bounce back when they hit the road for a three-game trip, starting with a matchup against the Nashville Predators.

The takeaway

This shutout loss is a setback for the Golden Knights as they fight for playoff positioning in the crowded Western Conference. However, the team's physical play and energy from players like Jeremy Lauzon provide hope that they can regain their offensive rhythm and make a strong push down the stretch.