Mammoth Score 6 Unanswered Goals in Rout of Kraken

Utah rallies from early 2-0 deficit to defeat Seattle 6-2 and maintain playoff position

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:55am

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The Utah Mammoth overcame an early two-goal deficit, scoring six unanswered goals to defeat the Seattle Kraken 6-2 on Thursday night. Logan Cooley scored twice and had an assist, while Dylan Guenther added a goal and two assists for the Mammoth, who won their second straight game to maintain their five-point lead in the Western Conference wild-card standings.

Why it matters

The victory keeps the Mammoth firmly in playoff position, while the loss further damages the Kraken's fading postseason hopes. The game also featured two successful goal challenges by Mammoth coach Andre Tourigny, disallowing one for Seattle and adding one for Utah on an overturned call.

The details

The Kraken jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period on goals by Jordan Eberle and Bobby McCann. But the Mammoth rallied, with Cooley scoring on the power play late in the first to make it 2-1. Cooley tied the game in the second period, and Utah took the lead for good on a power-play goal by Nick Schmaltz. The Mammoth then pulled away with three more unanswered goals in the third period.

  • The Kraken scored 41 seconds into the game.
  • Seattle made it 2-0 at 13:45 of the first period.
  • The Mammoth scored on the power play at 16:27 of the first to make it 2-1.
  • Cooley tied the game at 10:05 of the second period.
  • Schmaltz gave the Mammoth the lead at 14:56 of the second on the power play.

The players

Logan Cooley

Scored twice and had an assist for the Mammoth.

Dylan Guenther

Had a goal and two assists for the Mammoth.

Nick Schmaltz

Scored a power-play goal to give the Mammoth the lead in the second period.

Jordan Eberle

Scored the opening goal for the Kraken.

Bobby McCann

Scored the Kraken's second goal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the Mammoth's resilience, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and pull away for a decisive victory that keeps them in strong playoff position. The Kraken, meanwhile, saw their postseason hopes take another hit with their third straight loss.