Mammoth Defeat Kraken 6-2 Behind Cooley's Two Goals

Utah's Mammoth hockey team cruised to victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 6:33am

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The Utah Mammoth hockey team defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Thursday, led by two goals from forward Logan Cooley. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves to secure the win for the Mammoth, who scored six unanswered goals after the Kraken took an early lead.

Why it matters

This victory extends the Mammoth's winning streak and keeps them in contention for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Western Conference. The Kraken, on the other hand, are struggling to find consistency this season as they continue to build their franchise.

The details

The Kraken jumped out to a 2-0 lead early in the game, but the Mammoth responded with six unanswered goals to cruise to the 6-2 victory. Logan Cooley scored twice for the Mammoth, while Karel Vejmelka made 25 saves in net to earn the win.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Logan Cooley

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored two goals in the game.

Karel Vejmelka

The goaltender for the Utah Mammoth who made 25 saves to secure the victory.

Seattle Kraken

The NHL hockey team based in Seattle, Washington that lost to the Utah Mammoth 6-2.

Utah Mammoth

The NHL hockey team based in Utah that defeated the Seattle Kraken 6-2.

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The takeaway

The Mammoth's decisive victory over the Kraken showcases their offensive firepower and strong goaltending, positioning them well for a potential playoff push in the second half of the season.