Utah Mammoth at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 5 |
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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 20:24 | 1.13 | 2.19 |
| 2nd | Kailer Yamamoto | R | 2 | 1 | 5 | 11:25 | 0.70 | 2.14 |
| 3rd | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 1 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.50 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:04 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:10 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Jack McBain | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:24 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Nick DeSimone, Michael Carcone | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:36 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 17:55 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Barrett Hayton | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 07:11 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Jack McBain, Kailer Yamamoto | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:01 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Shayne Gostisbehere, Nikolaj Ehlers | 6v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 18:33 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | Jackson Blake, Jaccob Slavin | 6v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 19:30 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Jordan Martinook, Jalen Chatfield | 5v5 | 4–5 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.95 | 4.26 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Hits | 28 | 23 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11:25 | 0.70 | 2.14 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:52 | 0.34 | 1.54 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:21 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:43 | 0.12 | 0.70 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.20 | 0.69 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.29 | 0.35 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:01 | 0.50 | 0.34 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:44 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:25 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:42 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:10 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:29 | 0.04 | -0.25 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20:24 | 1.13 | 2.19 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 19:59 | 0.50 | 2.09 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.23 | 0.84 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:35 | 0.82 | 0.80 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.01 | 0.79 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:56 | 0.25 | 0.69 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:48 | 0.36 | 0.69 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.11 | 0.59 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.45 | 0.15 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:15 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:13 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:29 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:56 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 28 | 33 | 84.8% | -0.32 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | 0.08 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Jan 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.26 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.95 — Carolina Hurricanes edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.19 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Utah Mammoth 5–4 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, Utah Mammoth 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 2.19, on 2G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.26 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.95, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 25 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 33. High-danger chances went 10 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 28 of 33 (-0.32 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 21 of 25 (0.08 goals saved above expected).