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Barrett Hayton • C • Mammoth

Barrett Hayton, Jack McBain Iffy for Friday

Utah Mammoth forwards Barrett Hayton (upper body) and Jack McBain (undisclosed) are both considered game-time decisions on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Some other players on the team are also dealing with health issues, but Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny mentioned only Hayton and McBain by name as game-time decisions. Hayton made a surprise return from an upper-body injury in Game 5, logging 12:49 of ice time in his first outing since March 24. McBain has also dealt with health issues late in the season. He re-entered the lineup for the series opener but hasn't played since. Utah's injury issues up front might open the door for Liam O'Brien to rejoin the lineup.

May 1

Clayton Keller • RW • Mammoth

Clayton Keller Sets Up Two Goals Wednesday Night

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller registered two assists in Wednesday's 5-4 double-overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The 27-year-old was involved in both of Utah's first two goals, scored by John Marino and Lawson Crouse. This marked Keller's second multi-point game in the series, giving him five points (one goal, four assists) through five games. Keller shares the scoring lead on his squad with Crouse and Dylan Guenther. The Mammoth captain, who is riding a three-game point streak, will have the spotlight on him on Friday night as he must help his team stave off elimination in Game 6.

Apr 30

Barrett Hayton • C • Mammoth

Barrett Hayton Close to Returning

Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (upper body) is nearing his return to action, Nicholas J. Cotsonika of NHL.com reports. He has been nursing an upper-body injury since late March. On Wednesday morning, Mammoth head Andre Tourigny said Hayton will probably warm up before Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights, but he isn't expected to play. It's a sign that Hayton is close to 100 percent and could be an option later in the series. In 67 regular-season outings, Hayton managed 10 goals and 15 assists, while ranking third on his team with a 52.6 faceoff percentage.

Apr 29

Mikhail Sergachev • D • Mammoth

Mikhail Sergachev Has Three Assists in Overtime Loss

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev opened his scoring account in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with three assists in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Thanks to Sergachev's puck-moving ability, the Mammoth turned a 3-0 deficit into a 4-3 lead, but they couldn't close out the game. While Sergachev has over 100 postseason appearances under his belt, he has found his way onto the score sheet in back-to-back games just three times. Getting him going offensively would significantly improve Utah's chances against the Pacific Division champions in the first-round series.

Apr 28

Karel Vejmelka • G • Mammoth

Karel Vejmelka Saves Utah With Huge Effort Friday

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka was peppered on Friday night with a lot of shots from the Vegas Golden Knights, but the Mammoth goaltender turned aside 30 shots in the 4-2 victory. Vejmelka held Vegas to two goals on the road in Game 2. However, his performance in Game 3 may have been the highlight of Friday night. Vejmelka made quite a few sensational saves and kept Vegas from making a comeback. Utah only managed 12 shots on goal as the ice tilted toward the Czech goalie. There is a reason why the workhorse, who started 64 games (38 wins), continues to be relied on so heavily. He makes the extra save, including a critical one on Tomas Hertl late to preserve the two-goal lead.

Apr 25

Lawson Crouse • LW • Mammoth

Lawson Crouse Cashes in With Two Goals for Utah

Utah Mammoth forward Lawson Crouse is a big-bodied left winger who can throw his body around. Crouse can also score playoff goals that most pundits talk about. The forward delivered on Friday night with two goals, including the game-winner in a 4-2 Mammoth win. Crouse tallied twice in the middle frame to push the Utah lead to 4-0. He may have had only two shots on goal, but both changed the trajectory of the game. Crouse also delivered four hits in the win as Utah went up two games to one on the Vegas Golden Knights. The left winger has had his chances in all three games of the series, but Game 3 proved to be the charm.

Apr 25

Dylan Guenther • RW • Mammoth

Dylan Guenther Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Tuesday Night

Utah Mammoth winger Dylan Guenther collected his first Stanley Cup Playoffs points in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old netted Utah's second goal of the night and combined with Kailer Yamamoto to set up Logan Cooley for the game-winning tally. Dating back to the regular season, Guenther now boasts seven multi-point efforts in his last 12 outings. He had a big campaign with 73 points (40 goals, 33 assists) in 79 regular-season games and has carried the momentum into the playoffs, showing good chemistry with Cooley and Yamamoto on the second line.

Apr 22

Logan Cooley • C • Mammoth

Logan Cooley Scores Mammoth's First-Ever Playoff Goal

Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley became the franchise's first-ever playoff goal-scorer in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. The Mammoth enjoyed a strong start in Vegas, and Cooley put the visitors up with 11 ticks left in the opening frame. Having also factored on Utah's first-ever regular-season goal, Cooley is now one of only six players in NHL history to contribute to a franchise's first regular-season and playoff goal. Cooley's team is a clear underdog in the matchup against the Golden Knights, so he'll need to stay productive throughout the series for the Mammoth to have a chance of surviving the first round.

Apr 20

Karel Vejmelka • G • Mammoth

Karel Vejmelka Makes Playoff Debut Sunday

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka will start on Sunday in Game 1 against the Vegas Golden Knights, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. This will be Vejmelka's first career game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He enters the postseason after a good regular-season campaign. Vejmelka had the second-most wins among all goalies, finishing with a 38-20-3 record. In addition, he registered a 2.75 goals-against average, a .897 save percentage, and two shutouts. Vejmelka's last shutout came against the Golden Knights on March 19 in a 4-0 win. He went 2-1-0 in this matchup during the regular season, allowing only five goals on 95 SOG.

Apr 19

John Marino • D • Mammoth

John Marino a Game-Time Call Tuesday

Utah Mammoth defenseman John Marino (upper body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's tilt against the Winnipeg Jets. An upper-body injury has kept Marino sidelined for two games. However, he has a chance to return against Winnipeg after skating in a regular jersey on Tuesday morning. Marino boasts a team-best plus-39 rating and has set a new scoring record this season, with 35 points (four goals, 31 assists) in 78 games. Dmitri Simashev has played in the last two games but will likely make way for Marino if he's ready to return.

Apr 14

Clayton Keller • RW • Mammoth

Clayton Keller Collects Four Points Against Canucks

Utah Mammoth winger Clayton Keller played the leading role in Saturday's 7-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist. Keller helped Lawson Crouse score early in the third period and recorded Utah's sixth hat trick this season with an empty-netter late in the game. The Olympic champion has been on a heater in recent games, amassing three goals and seven assists over his last four outings. It should only be a matter of time before Keller can celebrate his third 80-point campaign. He has notched 25 goals and 53 assists across 76 games in 2025-26.

Apr 5

MacKenzie Weegar • D • Mammoth

MacKenzie Weegar Listed as Day-to-Day

Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (upper body) is day-to-day, the team announced before Saturday's win over Vancouver. Weegar has made 13 appearances since joining the Mammoth from Calgary a month ago, logging four points (one goal, three assists), 21 SOG, 21 blocks, and 26 hits. Three of his points have come in his last four appearances, which could be a sign that Weegar is starting to feel more comfortable with his new team. His first chance to return to the lineup will be on Tuesday night against Edmonton. Nick DeSimone filled Weegar's spot on defense against Vancouver and finished a high-scoring 7-4 win with one assist.

Apr 5

Jack McBain • C • Mammoth

Jack McBain Considered Week-to-Week

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) is week-to-week. He suffered a lower-body injury in Thursday's win over Seattle and could be out for the remainder of the regular season. McBain missed his first game of the season when Utah beat Vancouver 7-4 on Saturday night. In 75 appearances, he has registered 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists), 106 SOG, and a team-high 271 hits. The Mammoth replaced McBain with Liam O'Brien on Saturday, and he rewarded the trust by scoring the team's sixth goal. However, O'Brien has picked up only a handful of points all season, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to improve his production during the final few games.

Apr 5

Jack McBain • C • Mammoth

Jack McBain Exits With Lower-Body Injury Thursday

Utah Mammoth forward Jack McBain (lower body) left Thursday's 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken in the second period, Catherine Bogart of the Mammoth's official site reports. His night at the office ended after he had logged exactly nine minutes of ice time. McBain has been Utah's ironman, not missing a single game this season, so he must be desperate to avoid his first absence on Saturday night against Vancouver. The 26-year-old is fourth in the NHL with 271 hits and has tallied 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) in 75 games. Utah carries Liam O'Brien as an extra forward, and he could suit up for the first time in two months on Saturday.

Apr 3

Mikhail Sergachev • D • Mammoth

Mikhail Sergachev Ties Mammoth Record With Four Assists

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev made a major impact offensively on Saturday against the Los Angeles Kings, finishing with a team record-matching four assists. Two of his helpers came with the man advantage. Earlier this week, Sergachev erupted for three first-period assists against Washington, so he has now set up seven goals over the last two games. He's the first Utah player with as many as three assists in back-to-back games. Sergachev's world-class playmaking has helped him to his second consecutive 50-point season. He has totaled 10 goals and 43 assists over 70 games. Additionally, he has registered 118 blocks, making Sergachev one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey.

Mar 29

Barrett Hayton • C • Mammoth

Barrett Hayton Out Week-to-Week

Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (upper body) is week-to-week, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports. Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny doesn't expect Hayton to play for a bit after he sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's loss to Edmonton. Hayton has tallied 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists) in 67 outings this season. His absence allowed Daniil But to re-enter the lineup on Thursday night against Washington, but he didn't make an impact in 9:08 of ice time.

Mar 27

Barrett Hayton • C • Mammoth

Barrett Hayton Sustains Upper-Body Injury Tuesday

Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. He was involved in a collision with teammate Jack McBain and ended his night after logging only 17 seconds of ice time. Hayton's absence resulted in McBain and Logan Cooley taking on extra work. The two could enjoy increased ice time again on Thursday against Washington if Hayton isn't healthy enough to play. Hayton has totaled 10 goals and 25 points in 67 games this season.

Mar 25

Lawson Crouse • LW • Mammoth

Lawson Crouse Picks Up Three Points in Overtime Win

Utah Mammoth winger Lawson Crouse made a big impact on Sunday against the Los Angeles Kings, finishing a 4-3 overtime win with two goals and an assist. The 28-year-old already had two goals midway through the first period. He completed his second three-point effort of the season with an assist on Nick Schmaltz's 25th goal of the campaign. Schmaltz then went on to win the game for Utah in overtime. Crouse is skating with Schmaltz and Clayton Keller on the first line, which has boosted his fantasy stock. He has collected five points (three goals, two assists) over the last four games. It has been a strong bounce-back season for Crouse, who finished last term with 18 points. Currently, he is sitting on 37 points (19 goals, 18 assists) across 70 games.

Mar 23

Nate Schmidt • D • Mammoth

Nate Schmidt Exits Early Due to Illness

Utah Mammoth defenseman Nate Schmidt left Sunday's 4-3 overtime win against the Los Angeles Kings early due to illness. The veteran had 10 shifts in the first frame but only five in the second and didn't come out for the third period. Schmidt has bagged a modest 20 points (five goals, 15 assists) in 71 games, but he is tied with Colorado's Cale Makar for sixth among defensemen with a plus-32 rating. On the Utah roster, Schmidt sits third with 88 blocks and sixth with 75 hits. He will be a big miss for the Mammoth on Tuesday night against Edmonton if he can't shake off his illness.

Mar 23

Nick Schmaltz • C • Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz Inks Eight-Year Extension With Mammoth

Utah Mammoth forward Nick Schmaltz committed his long-term future to the team, signing an eight-year, $64 million contract extension on Wednesday. He is currently on a seven-year, $40.95 million deal, which will expire this offseason. Without an extension, Schmaltz would have been a very attractive free agency target for teams. He's enjoyed a great spell with his current franchise, posting a new career high with 63 points last season. A year later, Schmaltz is well on track for another career high, sitting on 59 points (24 goals, 35 assists) through 65 games. He has already established his new single-season record with 24 goals.

Mar 12

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