Mammoth Top Red Wings 4-1 Before Olympic Break

Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller lead Utah to victory in final game before Olympics

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:55am

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The Utah Mammoth defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Nick Schmaltz scored a goal and added an assist, while Clayton Keller also had a goal and an assist for the Mammoth, who have won two straight games. Dylan Larkin scored the lone goal for the Red Wings, who have lost four of their last five games. Both teams were playing their final game before the Olympic break.

Why it matters

This was an important win for the Mammoth as they look to build momentum heading into the Olympic break. The Red Wings, on the other hand, have struggled lately and will need to regroup during the break.

The details

The Mammoth took a 1-0 lead just 57 seconds into the first period on a goal by Sean Durzi. Schmaltz then scored on a 5-on-3 power play to make it 2-0. In the third period, Dylan Guenther extended the lead to 3-0 before Larkin scored to pull the Red Wings within 2. Keller then scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory for the Mammoth.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • The Mammoth took a 1-0 lead just 57 seconds into the first period.
  • Schmaltz scored on a 5-on-3 power play in the first period to make it 2-0.
  • Guenther scored in the third period to extend the Mammoth's lead to 3-0.
  • Larkin scored to pull the Red Wings within 2 in the third period.

The players

Nick Schmaltz

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Clayton Keller

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Dylan Larkin

A forward for the Detroit Red Wings who scored the lone goal for his team in the game.

Karel Vejmelka

The goaltender for the Utah Mammoth who made 29 saves in the game.

John Gibson

The goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who made 21 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum heading into the Olympic break. These are the types of games we need to win if we want to make a push for the playoffs.”

— Nick Schmaltz, Forward, Utah Mammoth (Utah Mammoth Press Release)

“We need to find a way to generate more offense during this break. We've struggled to score goals lately and that's something we need to address.”

— Dylan Larkin, Forward, Detroit Red Wings (Detroit Red Wings Press Release)

What’s next

Both teams will now have a break for the 2026 Winter Olympics before returning to action in late February.

The takeaway

This game showcased the Mammoth's offensive firepower, led by Schmaltz and Keller, as they were able to pull away from the struggling Red Wings. The Mammoth will look to carry this momentum into the second half of the season, while the Red Wings will need to find a way to generate more offense during the Olympic break.