Utah Mammoth host Winnipeg Jets in Central Division matchup

The two Central Division teams meet for the third time this season as the Mammoth look to continue their strong home play.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:11am

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a hockey game between the Utah Mammoth and Winnipeg Jets, with the players and action broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the teams' respective color schemes.The Utah Mammoth and Winnipeg Jets clash in a crucial Central Division matchup, with both teams fighting for playoff positioning.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Mammoth (42-32-6) will host the Winnipeg Jets (35-33-12) in a Central Division matchup on Tuesday night. The Mammoth have a 20-10-1 record at home this season and are coming off a 4-3 overtime win over the Jets in their previous meeting. The Jets have a 31-9-8 record when scoring at least three goals, while the Mammoth have been led by the strong play of Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther.

Why it matters

This Central Division clash is an important game for both teams as they jockey for playoff positioning. The Mammoth are currently in a better position, but the Jets are still in the hunt and will be looking to pick up a key road win against their division rival.

The details

The Mammoth have the edge in the season series, having won the previous matchup 4-3 in overtime. Utah has been strong at home this year, while Winnipeg has had success when scoring at least three goals. Key players to watch include the Mammoth's Nick Schmaltz and Dylan Guenther, and the Jets' Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9 p.m. EDT.
  • The Mammoth and Jets have met twice previously this season, with Utah winning 4-3 in overtime in the last matchup.

The players

Utah Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth are a professional hockey team in the Central Division with a 42-32-6 record this season.

Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are a professional hockey team in the Central Division with a 35-33-12 record this season.

Nick Schmaltz

The Mammoth's leading scorer with 31 goals and 40 assists this season.

Dylan Guenther

A key contributor for the Mammoth, with 6 goals and 7 assists over the last 10 games.

Kyle Connor

The Jets' leading scorer with 38 goals and 52 assists this season.

Mark Scheifele

The Jets' top center, with 4 goals and 14 assists over the last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We know this is a big game against a division rival, but we're just focused on playing our game and continuing our strong play at home.”

— Nick Schmaltz, Forward, Utah Mammoth

“It's going to take a full 60-minute effort to come out of Utah with a win. They've been tough to beat on their home ice this season.”

— Mark Scheifele, Center, Winnipeg Jets

What’s next

The winner of Tuesday's game will take a step closer to securing a playoff spot in the Central Division.

The takeaway

This Central Division matchup between the Utah Mammoth and Winnipeg Jets is an important game for both teams as they look to improve their playoff positioning. The Mammoth have been strong at home this season, while the Jets have found success when scoring at least three goals. Fans can expect a hard-fought, competitive game between these two division rivals.