Utah Mammoth at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Vancouver Canucks on Dec 05, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Vancouver Canucks 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 05, 2025 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 1 |
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 | Kevin Stenlund | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.35 | 2.00 |
| 2nd | Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| 3rd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.09 | 1.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:00 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:05 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Mikhail Sergachev, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 04:17 | VAN | Arshdeep Bains | Aatu Räty, Jonathan Lekkerimäki | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 17:52 | UTA | Kevin Stenlund | Kailer Yamamoto, Jack McBain | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:24 | UTA | John Marino | Kevin Stenlund | 6v4 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.92 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 24 |
| Corsi % | 38.3% | 61.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 25 | 21 |
| Blocks | 23 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 6 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.35 | 2.00 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | 1.26 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:45 | 0.09 | 1.01 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:53 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.29 | 0.91 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:08 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.18 | 0.82 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:51 | 0.09 | 0.34 |
| John Marino | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:54 | 0.16 | 0.33 |
| Maveric Lamoureux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.10 | -0.08 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:31 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.24 | -0.13 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:57 | 0.43 | -0.17 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.25 | -0.42 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:57 | 0.06 | -0.46 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Bains | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:23 | 0.12 | 0.87 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:01 | 0.08 | 0.83 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | 0.47 | 0.56 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:41 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:38 | 0.72 | 0.52 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:07 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.94 | 0.42 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.13 | 0.29 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:53 | 0.02 | 0.24 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.06 | 0.22 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:41 | 0.35 | 0.16 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:34 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29:29 | 0.23 | -0.12 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:47 | 0.25 | -0.23 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:49 | 0.00 | -0.25 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.04 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 2.42 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 14 | 17 | 82.4% | -0.91 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.2 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.92 — Vancouver Canucks owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kevin Stenlund led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.0 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 32 of 33, worth 2.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–1 on Dec 05, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Vancouver Canucks 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kevin Stenlund led all skaters at 2.0, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.2 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.92, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 18 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 33. High-danger chances went 16 to 24.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 32 of 33 (2.42 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 14 of 17 (-0.91 goals saved above expected).