Mammoth beat Predators 4-1 for 5th straight win

Dylan Guenther scores 39th goal as Utah extends lead in wild card race

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:54am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and ice reduced to angular, intersecting shapes in a vibrant color palette of deep blues, bright reds, and sharp whites.The Utah Mammoth's high-octane offense and stifling defense are captured in a cubist, geometric interpretation of the team's latest victory.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Thursday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Dylan Guenther scored his 39th goal of the season, while Clayton Keller recorded three assists to reach 56 points on the year. The Mammoth, who sit in the first Western Conference wild card spot, can clinch their first playoff berth in franchise history if the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later in the evening.

Why it matters

The Mammoth's fifth straight win keeps them firmly in the playoff picture, as they hold a six-point lead over the Predators in the wild card race. A postseason berth would be a major milestone for the second-year franchise, which is looking to build on its inaugural season.

The details

Kailer Yamamoto, Nick Schmaltz, and captain Lawson Crouse also scored for Utah, while Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves. Erik Haula scored the lone goal for Nashville, who were without defenseman Roman Josi due to an upper-body injury.

  • The Mammoth scored four unanswered goals before the Predators got on the board in the third period.
  • Utah can clinch a playoff berth later on Thursday if the Anaheim Ducks defeat the San Jose Sharks.

The players

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored his 39th goal of the season in the victory.

Clayton Keller

A center for the Utah Mammoth who recorded three assists, reaching 56 points on the year.

Kailer Yamamoto

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored the opening goal in the first period.

Nick Schmaltz

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored a power-play goal in the second period.

Lawson Crouse

The captain of the Utah Mammoth who scored the team's third goal early in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum and keep our foot on the gas as we push towards the playoffs.”

— Lawson Crouse, Captain, Utah Mammoth

What’s next

The Mammoth can clinch a playoff berth on Thursday if the Anaheim Ducks defeat the San Jose Sharks. Utah will wrap up a three-game homestand on Saturday against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The takeaway

The Utah Mammoth's fifth straight victory has them firmly in control of a wild card spot, putting them on the verge of clinching the franchise's first-ever playoff berth in just their second season of existence.