Minnesota Wild at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Utah Mammoth on Feb 27, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Utah Mammoth 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.36 | 2.03 |
| 2nd | Lawson Crouse | L | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15:33 | 0.57 | 1.65 |
| 3rd | Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 7 | 17:41 | 1.08 | 1.64 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:23 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Jack McBain, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 04:26 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 07:49 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 14:03 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Mats Zuccarello | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 01:19 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Mikhail Sergachev, Clayton Keller | 5v4 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 12:48 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Sean Durzi, Jack McBain | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 14:05 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Vladimir Tarasenko, Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.71 | 3.99 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 18 | 12 |
| Blocks | 19 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 6 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 17:41 | 1.08 | 1.64 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:31 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:00 | 0.37 | 0.70 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:15 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:40 | 0.43 | 0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:25 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:26 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:17 | 0.02 | -0.10 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:55 | 0.07 | -0.25 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.36 | 2.03 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15:33 | 0.57 | 1.65 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 25:05 | 0.22 | 1.48 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.16 | 1.33 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.26 | 1.03 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:51 | 0.55 | 0.95 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:53 | 0.34 | 0.75 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:53 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:35 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:25 | 0.47 | -0.05 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:50 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:08 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 32 | 37 | 86.5% | -0.16 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | -1.01 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Feb 27, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.99 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.71 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Clayton Keller led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.03 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Feb 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Clayton Keller led all skaters at 2.03, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.99 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.71, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 23 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 37. High-danger chances went 13 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 32 of 37 (-0.16 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 21 of 23 (-1.01 goals saved above expected).