Utah Mammoth at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 17, 2025. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Detroit Red Wings 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 | Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:10 | 0.23 | 1.80 |
| 2nd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.00 | 1.80 |
| 3rd | Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.45 | 1.74 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:44 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz, JJ Peterka | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:17 | UTA | Jack McBain | Michael Carcone, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 09:55 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | John Leonard | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:52 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 16:23 | UTA | Kevin Stenlund | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.50 | 2.36 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 21 | 11 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:10 | 0.23 | 1.80 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:32 | 0.00 | 1.80 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:43 | 0.45 | 1.74 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.08 | 1.35 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:03 | 0.48 | 1.24 |
| Jack McBain | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.10 | 1.24 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.15 | 1.23 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.31 | 1.13 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.02 | 0.98 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:52 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.01 | 0.61 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:29 | 0.13 | 0.52 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:01 | 0.01 | 0.52 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:49 | 0.12 | 0.37 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.12 | 0.28 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:29 | 0.01 | 0.03 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.02 | 0.58 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.78 | 0.41 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:05 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:25 | 0.24 | -0.18 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:44 | 0.24 | -0.19 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 15:01 | 0.52 | -0.21 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:59 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.16 | -0.39 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:19 | 0.01 | -0.41 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:41 | 0.09 | -0.53 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:15 | 0.10 | -0.53 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:05 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:59 | 0.02 | -0.60 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:15 | 0.09 | -0.64 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:38 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:40 | 0.00 | -0.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 1.01 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.59 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.36 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.5 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sean Durzi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.8 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 28, worth 1.01 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on Dec 17, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Detroit Red Wings 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Durzi led all skaters at 1.8, on 0G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.36 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.5, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 28 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 28 (1.01 goals saved above expected); Cam Talbot stopped 24 of 28 (-1.59 goals saved above expected).