Red Wings Fall to Mammoth In Last Game Before Break

Detroit drops into third-place tie in Eastern Conference after 4-1 loss to Utah

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:31pm

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The Detroit Red Wings were looking to head into the Olympic break on a high note, but the Utah Mammoth had other plans. The Mammoth defeated the Red Wings 4-1 at the Delta Center, dropping Detroit into a third-place tie in the Eastern Conference standings. The loss came after the Red Wings had picked up a 2-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche earlier in the week.

Why it matters

The Red Wings were hoping to build momentum heading into the Olympic break, but the loss to the Mammoth has them tied for third place in the Eastern Conference. This could impact their playoff positioning and chances of making a deep postseason run.

The details

The Mammoth jumped out to an early lead, with Sean Durzi scoring just 57 seconds into the game. Nick Schmaltz made it 2-0 with a power-play goal midway through the first period. Dylan Larkin scored Detroit's lone goal late in the third period, but Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller added insurance goals for Utah to seal the victory.

  • The game was played on February 5, 2026.
  • The Red Wings were coming off a 2-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Monday, February 3, 2026.
  • The Red Wings will resume the season on February 26, 2026 at Ottawa.

The players

Sean Durzi

A Mammoth player who scored the opening goal of the game just 57 seconds into the first period.

Nick Schmaltz

A Mammoth player who scored a power-play goal to make it 2-0 in the first period.

Dylan Larkin

A Red Wings player who scored Detroit's lone goal in the third period.

Dylan Guenther

A Mammoth player who scored a goal to effectively put the game out of reach for the Red Wings.

Clayton Keller

A Mammoth player who scored an empty-net goal to finish the scoring.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game highlights the Red Wings' struggles to maintain momentum heading into the Olympic break, as they now find themselves tied for third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The loss to the Mammoth could have implications for the Red Wings' playoff positioning and chances of making a deep postseason run.