Utah Mammoth at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Minnesota Wild on Oct 25, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 6, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 6 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.00 | 3.15 |
| 2nd | Logan Cooley | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 13:58 | 0.54 | 3.01 |
| 3rd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 6 | 16:24 | 0.39 | 2.37 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:56 | UTA | Logan Cooley | John Marino | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:29 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 04:58 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Nate Schmidt, John Marino | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 15:39 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Zeev Buium, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 15:43 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Vinnie Hinostroza, Marco Rossi | 5v4 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 13:37 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 15:13 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | — | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 19:54 | UTA | John Marino | Ian Cole | 6v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 41 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.24 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 45.3% | 54.7% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Hits | 12 | 32 |
| Blocks | 21 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 25 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.00 | 3.15 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13:58 | 0.54 | 3.01 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 16:24 | 0.39 | 2.37 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.00 | 2.26 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.19 | 1.58 |
| John Marino | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 23:27 | 0.27 | 1.45 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:31 | 0.14 | 1.32 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:07 | 0.27 | 1.03 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.13 | 0.99 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.10 | 0.81 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:47 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:02 | 0.38 | 0.34 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:16 | 0.49 | 0.11 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:00 | 0.29 | 0.03 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:16 | 0.12 | -0.07 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:31 | 0.34 | 0.89 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.44 | 0.85 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.01 | 0.70 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:42 | 0.64 | 0.36 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:59 | 0.40 | 0.23 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:05 | 0.31 | 0.03 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:58 | 0.20 | 0.02 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:28 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:01 | 0.01 | -0.38 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:13 | 0.08 | -0.41 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:49 | 0.21 | -0.43 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:03 | 0.22 | -0.50 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | -0.72 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.15 | -1.37 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:13 | 0.00 | -1.48 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 33 | 35 | 94.3% | 1.84 | W |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 35 | 40 | 87.5% | -0.70 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Minnesota Wild 6–2 on Oct 25, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.37 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 4.24 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nate Schmidt led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.15 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 33 of 35, worth 1.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Minnesota Wild 6–2 on Oct 25, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 6, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nate Schmidt led all skaters at 3.15, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.37 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 4.24, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 41 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 35. High-danger chances went 17 to 19.