Penguins and Mammoth Face Off in Saturday NHL Matchup

Details on how to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Utah Mammoth on March 14

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:25pm

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The Pittsburgh Penguins will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Mammoth in a Saturday night NHL matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Why it matters

This is an important late-season game between two teams jockeying for playoff position in their respective conferences. The Penguins are currently fifth in the Eastern Conference, while the Mammoth are fifth in the Western Conference.

The details

The Penguins (32-18-15) will be looking to bounce back after a recent slump, while the Mammoth (34-26-6) will try to solidify their spot in the playoff race. Several key players are dealing with injuries, including the Penguins' Sidney Crosby and the Mammoth's Filip Hallander.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET.

The players

Pittsburgh Penguins

An NHL team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that is currently fifth in the Eastern Conference standings.

Utah Mammoth

An NHL team based in Salt Lake City, Utah that is currently fifth in the Western Conference standings.

Sidney Crosby

A star player for the Pittsburgh Penguins who is currently out with a leg injury.

Filip Hallander

A player for the Utah Mammoth who is out with a leg injury.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to this matchup against a tough Penguins team. It's an important game for us as we try to solidify our playoff position.”

— Jared Bednar, Head Coach, Utah Mammoth (Utah Mammoth Press Release)

“Injuries have been a challenge for us lately, but we're confident we can still compete with the best teams in the league.”

— Mike Sullivan, Head Coach, Pittsburgh Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins Press Release)

What’s next

The Penguins and Mammoth will meet again on March 28 in Pittsburgh.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between the Penguins and Mammoth is an important one for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. Injuries will be a factor, but fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two talented squads.