Ducks Defeat Mammoth to Extend Division Lead

Alex Killorn scores game-winning goal as Lukas Dostal makes 29 saves in 4-1 win

Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:06am

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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Friday night, with Alex Killorn scoring the game-winning goal in the second period. Goaltender Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for the Ducks, who extended their lead atop the Pacific Division. Ryan Poehling, Cutter Gauthier, and Mikael Granlund also scored for Anaheim, while Dylan Guenther had the lone goal for Utah.

Why it matters

The win allows the Ducks to widen their lead in the Pacific Division, putting them in a stronger position to secure a playoff spot. The Mammoth, meanwhile, remain in the hunt for a wild-card berth in the Western Conference.

The details

Killorn's game-winning goal came off a scramble in front of the net, with Sennecke setting him up for the shot. Poehling had tied the game in the first period with a short-handed goal, while Gauthier and Granlund added empty-net goals to seal the victory. Dostal was solid in net for the Ducks, turning aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • Killorn's game-winning goal came at 9:09 of the second period.
  • Poehling's tying goal was scored with 6:23 left in the first period.
  • Guenther's goal for the Mammoth came at 1:48 of the first period.

The players

Alex Killorn

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored the game-winning goal and had two assists in the victory.

Lukas Dostal

The goaltender for the Anaheim Ducks who made 29 saves in the win.

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored the team's lone goal in the loss.

Radko Gudas

A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who was suspended for the game due to a previous incident.

Auston Matthews

A player for the Toronto Maple Leafs who was injured in a game against the Ducks, leading to Gudas' suspension.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to play with the same intensity and focus that we showed tonight. This was a big win for us, but we know we have more work to do to solidify our position in the division.”

— Alex Killorn, Forward, Anaheim Ducks

What’s next

The Ducks will host the Buffalo Sabres at Honda Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as they look to extend their division lead further.

The takeaway

The Ducks' victory over the Mammoth showcases their resilience and ability to bounce back from a recent overtime loss. With Killorn's game-winning goal and Dostal's strong goaltending, Anaheim has solidified its position atop the Pacific Division and taken a significant step towards securing a playoff spot.