Mammoth Defeat Jets 5-3 Behind Schmaltz's 2 Goals

Utah's NHL team wins at home against Winnipeg in Tuesday night matchup.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 5:28am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and competing forces of a hockey game, with players' bodies and equipment reduced to angular, overlapping shapes and planes of color.A cubist interpretation of the intense action on the ice as the Mammoth and Jets battle for a crucial late-season victory.Salt Lake City Today

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 in an NHL hockey game played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in Salt Lake City. Mammoth center Alexander Schmaltz scored two goals to lead his team to victory over the visiting Jets.

Why it matters

The Mammoth's win over the Jets is an important result in the NHL's Western Conference playoff race, as both teams are vying for postseason positioning. The Mammoth's home-ice advantage proved crucial in this close matchup between two competitive squads.

The details

Schmaltz's two goals for the Mammoth came in the second and third periods, helping Utah build a lead they would not relinquish. Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele scored a goal in the third period, but it was not enough to overcome the Mammoth's strong performance.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Mammoth and Jets faced off in the third period when Scheifele scored for Winnipeg.

The players

Alexander Schmaltz

A center for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the game to lead his team to victory.

Mark Scheifele

A center for the Winnipeg Jets who scored a goal in the third period of the game.

MacKenzie Weegar

A defenseman for the Utah Mammoth who was on the ice when Scheifele scored for Winnipeg.

Alexander Kerfoot

A center for the Utah Mammoth who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a strong Jets team, but our guys really stepped up and played a complete game to get the win.”

— Utah Mammoth Head Coach

What’s next

The Mammoth and Jets will face off again on April 18th in Winnipeg for the final regular season matchup between the two teams.

The takeaway

The Mammoth's victory over the Jets keeps them in the hunt for a top playoff seed in the Western Conference, while the loss is a setback for Winnipeg's postseason aspirations.