Utah Mammoth at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Nashville Predators on Jan 24, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 5, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 5 |
| Nashville Predators 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 | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.05 | 2.64 |
| 2nd | Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.14 | 2.19 |
| 3rd | Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.04 | 2.08 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:43 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Roman Josi | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 03:00 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Mikhail Sergachev, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:13 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Kailer Yamamoto | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 08:10 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Mikhail Sergachev, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:39 | NSH | Jonathan Marchessault | Brady Skjei | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 11:02 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:28 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Dylan Guenther, Barrett Hayton | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.00 | 3.22 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Hits | 19 | 29 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 23:32 | 0.05 | 2.64 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14:49 | 0.14 | 2.19 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.04 | 2.08 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:52 | 0.44 | 1.35 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 15:10 | 0.73 | 1.29 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.25 | 1.02 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:21 | 0.49 | 0.91 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:10 | 0.05 | 0.46 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.78 | 0.46 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:45 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:28 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:11 | 0.12 | 0.09 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.16 | 0.08 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:35 | 0.09 | -0.37 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:42 | 0.01 | -0.64 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.00 | -0.75 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:15 | 0.07 | 1.31 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 25:03 | 0.00 | 0.97 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 0.25 | 0.94 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:51 | 0.52 | 0.64 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.12 | 0.61 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:47 | 0.30 | 0.57 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:32 | 0.13 | 0.49 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.60 | 0.40 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.05 | 0.28 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.16 | 0.26 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:26 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 29:13 | 0.55 | -0.04 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:23 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:56 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:41 | 0.01 | -0.54 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | -0.57 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.28 | -0.66 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.12 | -0.87 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 2.10 | W |
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.47 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Nashville Predators 5–2 on Jan 24, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 3.22 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 4.0 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Mikhail Sergachev led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.64 on 3 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 29, worth 2.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 5–2 on Jan 24, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikhail Sergachev led all skaters at 2.64, on 0G, 3A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 3.22 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 4.0, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 30 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 29 (2.1 goals saved above expected); Juuse Saros stopped 26 of 30 (-0.47 goals saved above expected).