Vancouver Canucks at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Utah Mammoth on Feb 02, 2026. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, Utah Mammoth 6.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 6 |
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 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.33 | 2.94 |
| 2nd | John Marino | D | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | 1.87 |
| 3rd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.39 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:34 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | John Marino, Barrett Hayton | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 07:04 | VAN | Liam Ohgren | Conor Garland, Teddy Blueger | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 07:37 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:45 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 12:16 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | John Marino, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 16:05 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Kailer Yamamoto, John Marino | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 2nd 18:49 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Conor Garland, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 12:22 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller, Lawson Crouse | 5v5 | 2–6 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 6 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 2.48 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 42.5% | 57.5% |
| Hits | 21 | 13 |
| Blocks | 10 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:50 | 0.44 | 1.54 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:59 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.33 | 0.65 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:49 | 0.12 | 0.15 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:56 | 0.18 | 0.15 |
| Jonathan Lekkerimäki | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:18 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:52 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:36 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.14 | -0.05 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:49 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:58 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:44 | 0.15 | -0.80 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 19:34 | 0.33 | 2.94 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.00 | 1.87 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:35 | 0.39 | 1.54 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 15:44 | 0.47 | 1.23 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.18 | 0.74 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.34 | 0.70 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.04 | 0.65 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:27 | 0.15 | 0.64 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:35 | 0.25 | 0.64 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:48 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:11 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:29 | 0.14 | -0.85 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 13 | 19 | 68.4% | -2.19 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 22 | 24 | 91.7% | -1.43 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Feb 02, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.48 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 2.49 — Vancouver Canucks 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.
Nick Schmaltz led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.94 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 22 of 24, worth -1.43 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 6–2 on Feb 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 6, Vancouver Canucks 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 2.94, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.48 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 2.49, so Vancouver Canucks created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Vancouver Canucks put 24 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 19. High-danger chances went 8 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Kevin Lankinen stopped 13 of 19 (-2.19 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 22 of 24 (-1.43 goals saved above expected).