Ottawa Senators at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 07, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 1, Utah Mammoth 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Ottawa Senators score | 1 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
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 | Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.14 | 1.09 |
| 2nd | Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.12 | 1.03 |
| 3rd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.52 | 1.00 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:59 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:20 | UTA | John Marino | Clayton Keller, Nate Schmidt | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 17:41 | OTT | Ridly Greig | Artem Zub, Jake Sanderson | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 05:41 | UTA | Daniil But | Jack McBain, Brandon Tanev | 5v5 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.74 | 2.64 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 59.7% | 40.3% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Hits | 26 | 20 |
| Blocks | 13 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 20 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:12 | 0.17 | 0.79 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:13 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:25 | 0.07 | 0.74 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:16 | 0.19 | 0.10 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:59 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:37 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:18 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:13 | 0.34 | -0.10 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:12 | 0.14 | 1.09 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:31 | 0.12 | 1.03 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:51 | 0.52 | 1.00 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:30 | 0.06 | 0.89 |
| John Marino | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.14 | 0.80 |
| Daniil But | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:32 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:20 | 0.34 | 0.69 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:36 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:12 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:28 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:53 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:29 | 0.26 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | 0.80 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 2.24 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Ottawa Senators 3–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.64 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.74 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Brandon Tanev led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.09 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 32 of 33, worth 2.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Ottawa Senators 3–1 on Jan 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 3, Ottawa Senators 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brandon Tanev led all skaters at 1.09, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.64 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.74, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 33 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 21. High-danger chances went 15 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 21 (0.8 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 32 of 33 (2.24 goals saved above expected).