Mammoth Pull Off Massive Win Against Oilers

Utah rallies from early deficit to defeat Edmonton 6-5 in overtime thriller

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:20am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in bold, vibrant colors depicting a hockey game between two teams, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes.The high-energy clash between the Utah Mammoth and Edmonton Oilers is captured in a cubist, geometric painting that reflects the intensity and unpredictability of their potential playoff matchup.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Mammoth overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 in an overtime thriller at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The back-and-forth contest featured beautiful goals, hard hits, big saves, and even a Mammoth-themed Zamboni that whipped the crowd into a frenzy.

Why it matters

This game showcased the intensity and excitement that could be in store if these two teams meet in the playoffs, as they likely will. The Mammoth proved they can battle back against a powerhouse like the Oilers, providing a blueprint for how to potentially upset the veteran squad.

The details

After falling behind 3-1 in the first period, the Mammoth stormed back to tie the game multiple times before Clayton Keller scored the overtime winner on the power play. Mammoth forwards Nick Schmaltz and JJ Peterka also had big games, with Schmaltz scoring two goals to extend his point streak.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
  • The Mammoth overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second period to force overtime.

The players

JJ Peterka

Utah Mammoth right wing who scored a goal in the first period.

Nick Schmaltz

Utah Mammoth forward who scored two goals, extending his point streak to five games.

Clayton Keller

Utah Mammoth right wing who scored the game-winning goal in overtime on the power play.

Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers superstar center who scored a highlight-reel goal in the game.

André Tourigny

Utah Mammoth head coach who led his team to the comeback victory.

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What they’re saying

“Are you not entertained?”

— André Tourigny, Utah Mammoth Head Coach

“We just have a different swagger on the PP right now. Every single guy, when they touch the puck, it's like we're in attack mode.”

— Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth Right Wing

“They're a veteran group that's won a lot of playoff games, so it's fun to play against those teams. It's a good test to see where we're at.”

— Nick Schmaltz, Utah Mammoth Forward

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game highlighted the Mammoth's resilience and ability to battle back against a top team like the Oilers, providing hope that they could pull off an upset in a potential playoff matchup. The high-intensity, back-and-forth nature of the contest also showcased the excitement that could be in store if these two teams meet in the postseason.