Utah Mammoth at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Florida Panthers on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Florida Panthers 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Cole Schwindt | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:09 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| 3rd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25:37 | 0.07 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 15:46 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | — | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:52 | FLA | Sandis Vilmanis | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:46 | UTA | Sean Durzi | Jack McBain, Michael Carcone | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 09:55 | FLA | Cole Schwindt | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:05 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:04 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Kevin Stenlund | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:44 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand | 5v4 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 2.67 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 38.4% | 61.6% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 58.3% | 41.7% |
| Hits | 16 | 31 |
| Blocks | 13 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:56 | 0.20 | 1.34 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:37 | 0.07 | 0.90 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:15 | 0.26 | 0.74 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.05 | 0.60 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:37 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.01 | 0.54 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:58 | 0.05 | 0.40 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:06 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:42 | 0.55 | 0.00 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:26 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:16 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.15 | -0.15 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:43 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Schwindt | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:09 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:03 | 0.29 | 0.90 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.52 | 0.70 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:10 | 0.06 | 0.59 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.11 | 0.49 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:55 | 0.04 | 0.20 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:42 | 0.35 | 0.10 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:50 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:33 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:05 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.25 | -0.05 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.08 | -0.15 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:43 | 0.27 | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 30 | 89.3% | -0.01 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 16 | 19 | 84.2% | -1.01 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Jan 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 2.67 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.36 — Florida Panthers owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sean Durzi led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Florida Panthers game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Florida Panthers 4–3 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Florida Panthers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sean Durzi led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 2.67 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.36, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 20 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.