Ducks Beat Mammoth 4-1 to Extend Pacific Division Lead

Anaheim's Killorn scores game-winning goal in second period

Mar. 21, 2026 at 4:53am

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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Friday night, with Alex Killorn breaking a tie in the second period to help the Ducks extend their lead in the Pacific Division. Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for Anaheim, while Ryan Poehling, Cutter Gauthier, and Mikael Granlund also scored for the Ducks. Dylan Guenther scored the lone goal for the Mammoth.

Why it matters

The win allows the Ducks to widen their lead in the Pacific Division, as they look to secure a playoff spot. The Mammoth, meanwhile, remain in the hunt for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

The details

Killorn's game-winning goal came off a scramble in front of the net, with the Ducks' Sennecke setting him up for the shot. The Ducks were playing without suspended defenseman Radko Gudas, who is serving a five-game suspension. Poehling tied the game in the first period with a short-handed goal, while Gauthier and Granlund added empty-net goals to seal the win.

  • The game was played on Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • Killorn's game-winning goal came at 9:09 of the second period.

The players

Alex Killorn

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

Lukas Dostal

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

Dylan Guenther

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

Radko Gudas

An Anaheim Ducks defenseman who was suspended for the game.

Auston Matthews

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

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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

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Ducks will host the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday, while the Mammoth will host the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.

The takeaway

This game showcases the Ducks' ability to bounce back from a tough loss and extend their lead in the Pacific Division, while the Mammoth continue to fight for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.