Utah Mammoth at New York Islanders
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the New York Islanders on Jan 01, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 7, New York Islanders 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Venue | UBS Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 7 |
| New York Islanders 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 | Dylan Guenther | R | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.35 | 2.89 |
| 2nd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.47 | 2.04 |
| 3rd | Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.36 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–New York Islanders) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 00:36 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Barrett Hayton, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:35 | NYI | Calum Ritchie | Max Shabanov, Marshall Warren | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:20 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Lawson Crouse, Barrett Hayton | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 16:19 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | — | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 02:52 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 05:41 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 11:48 | NYI | Matthew Schaefer | Jonathan Drouin, Max Shabanov | 5v4 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 13:54 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Lawson Crouse, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 16:55 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | JJ Peterka, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 7–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | New York Islanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 2.52 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 13 |
| Blocks | 14 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.35 | 2.89 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18:07 | 0.47 | 2.04 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:32 | 0.36 | 1.93 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 20:36 | 0.12 | 1.93 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.05 | 1.38 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:45 | 0.05 | 1.33 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.11 | 0.74 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:04 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:46 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:27 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:30 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.17 | -0.30 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.04 | 1.23 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:53 | 0.23 | 0.75 |
| Marshall Warren | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.03 | 0.74 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:00 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:24 | 0.25 | 0.60 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:19 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:57 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:45 | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Bo Horvat | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:43 | 0.16 | 0.10 |
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:17 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.38 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.30 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.85 | W |
| David Rittich | New York Islanders | 9 | 14 | 64.3% | -2.93 | L |
| Marcus Hogberg | New York Islanders | 5 | 7 | 71.4% | -1.22 |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the New York Islanders 7–2 on Jan 01, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
New York Islanders generated 2.52 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.55 — 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.
Dylan Guenther led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.89 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 of 22, worth -0.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs New York Islanders game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the New York Islanders 7–2 on Jan 01, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 7, New York Islanders 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Guenther led all skaters at 2.89, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Islanders generated 2.52 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.55, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 21 shots on goal and New York Islanders put 22. High-danger chances went 12 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 of 22 (-0.85 goals saved above expected); David Rittich stopped 9 of 14 (-2.93 goals saved above expected).