Utah Mammoth Defeat Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at Home

The Mammoth extend their home winning streak to 8 of their last 10 games.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 5:47am

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The Utah Mammoth defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Wednesday night at home. Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller each had a goal and an assist, while Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves for the Mammoth. Sean Durzi and Dylan Guenther also scored for Utah, who have now won 8 of their last 10 home games.

Why it matters

The Mammoth's strong home record has helped them climb up the standings in the competitive Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have struggled on the road, losing 4 of their last 5 games away from home.

The details

The Mammoth got off to a fast start, with Sean Durzi scoring just 57 seconds into the game. Nick Schmaltz then doubled the lead on the power play in the first period. Dylan Guenther extended the Mammoth's lead in the third period with an unassisted goal. Dylan Larkin scored the lone goal for the Red Wings late in the game, but Clayton Keller's empty-netter sealed the victory for Utah.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.
  • Durzi scored the fastest goal of the season for the Mammoth just 57 seconds into the game.
  • Schmaltz scored on the power play at the 8:11 mark of the first period.
  • Guenther scored his goal at the 4:40 mark of the third period.
  • Larkin scored for the Red Wings with 4:08 remaining in the game.

The players

Nick Schmaltz

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

Clayton Keller

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

Karel Vejmelka

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

Dylan Larkin

The forward for the Detroit Red Wings who scored their lone goal 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 play well at home if we want to make the playoffs. This was a big win for us.”

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

“We need to find a way to win more on the road. This was a tough loss for us.”

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

What’s next

The Red Wings will travel to Ottawa to face the Senators on February 26th, while the Mammoth will host the Colorado team on February 25th.

The takeaway

The Utah Mammoth's strong home record has been a key factor in their success this season, while the Detroit Red Wings have struggled on the road. Both teams will look to build on their performances in their upcoming games.