Utah Mammoth at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the New York Rangers on Jan 05, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 3, New York Rangers 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.44 | 1.28 |
| 2nd | Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 24:56 | 0.30 | 1.13 |
| 3rd | Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.28 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:29 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:38 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Ian Cole | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 16:36 | NYR | Vincent Trocheck | Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad | 5v3 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 06:15 | UTA | Michael Carcone | John Marino | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 01:06 | UTA | Sean Durzi | Nick Schmaltz, Lawson Crouse | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.34 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.2% | 44.8% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 38 |
| Blocks | 9 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:32 | 0.28 | 1.00 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.18 | 0.84 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:52 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.06 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 16:00 | 0.42 | 0.60 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:36 | 0.39 | 0.59 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.30 | 0.50 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:39 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:41 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:21 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:56 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 24:45 | 0.44 | 1.28 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 24:56 | 0.30 | 1.13 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:55 | 0.53 | 0.90 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:40 | 1.09 | 0.80 |
| Matt Rempe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:42 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:23 | 0.38 | 0.40 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Anton Blidh | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:56 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Justin Dowling | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:18 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:07 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:39 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:30 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:22 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | 1.29 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 15 | 18 | 82.4% | -0.04 | O |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.80 |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the New York Rangers 3–2 on Jan 05, 2026, a one-goal game.
New York Rangers generated 2.81 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.34 — Utah Mammoth edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Mika Zibanejad led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.28 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 22 of 24, worth 1.29 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the New York Rangers 3–2 on Jan 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 3, New York Rangers 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mika Zibanejad led all skaters at 1.28, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 2.81 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.34, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 26 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 24. High-danger chances went 13 to 9.