St. Louis Blues at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Utah Mammoth on Jan 09, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 2, Utah Mammoth 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 2 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
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 | Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 1 | 5 | 23:28 | 0.68 | 2.77 |
| 2nd | Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 3 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.39 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.09 | 1.71 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:10 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 07:45 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, John Marino | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:55 | STL | Oskar Sundqvist | Nathan Walker | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 11:43 | UTA | Sean Durzi | Nick Schmaltz, Lawson Crouse | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:27 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jimmy Snuggerud, Robert Thomas | 5v6 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 06:57 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | JJ Peterka, Clayton Keller | 5v4 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.83 | 3.15 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 51.2% | 48.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.4% | 55.6% |
| Hits | 28 | 14 |
| Blocks | 19 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.09 | 1.71 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:45 | 0.25 | 1.23 |
| Oskar Sundqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:42 | 0.34 | 1.17 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:04 | 0.06 | 1.10 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:51 | 0.14 | 0.81 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18:24 | 0.59 | 0.76 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:05 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.18 | 0.58 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.25 | 0.43 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:45 | 0.97 | 0.27 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.13 | 0.26 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:39 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Otto Stenberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:38 | 0.01 | -0.51 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:23 | 0.28 | -0.57 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:25 | 0.03 | -0.68 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:10 | 0.01 | -0.82 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 23:28 | 0.68 | 2.77 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18:09 | 0.39 | 2.13 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.17 | 1.61 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | 1.38 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:48 | 0.24 | 1.09 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:24 | 0.09 | 0.78 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | 0.26 | 0.62 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:51 | 0.33 | 0.56 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:55 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:43 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.30 | -0.04 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:07 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:59 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:21 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:09 | 0.22 | -0.37 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:39 | 0.11 | -0.50 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:51 | 0.16 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.17 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 2.02 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Jan 09, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.15 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.83 — St. Louis Blues owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nick Schmaltz led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.77 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 of 28, worth 2.02 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the St. Louis Blues 4–2 on Jan 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, St. Louis Blues 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Schmaltz led all skaters at 2.77, on 2G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.15 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.83, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 28 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 23. High-danger chances went 17 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 19 of 23 (-1.17 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 of 28 (2.02 goals saved above expected).