Utah Mammoth at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Mar 07, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 07, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 5 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets score | 4 |
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 | Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:20 | 0.54 | 2.23 |
| 2nd | Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:04 | 0.64 | 2.17 |
| 3rd | Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 5 | 19:58 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:25 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Kevin Stenlund, Alexander Kerfoot | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:25 | CBJ | Damon Severson | Charlie Coyle, Mathieu Olivier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 12:12 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Nick DeSimone | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 16:03 | CBJ | Mathieu Olivier | Charlie Coyle, Damon Severson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 03:00 | UTA | Alexander Kerfoot | Michael Carcone, MacKenzie Weegar | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:54 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Lawson Crouse, Ian Cole | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 13:38 | CBJ | Adam Fantilli | Mason Marchment, Kirill Marchenko | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 14:08 | CBJ | Mason Marchment | Kirill Marchenko, Adam Fantilli | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| OT 02:08 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Clayton Keller, John Marino | 3v3 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.22 | 3.26 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 41.1% | 58.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.4% | 52.6% |
| Hits | 13 | 25 |
| Blocks | 24 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:02 | 0.69 | 1.71 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:29 | 0.08 | 1.29 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:05 | 0.01 | 1.23 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:58 | 0.09 | 1.19 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.07 | 1.13 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:07 | 0.01 | 0.85 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.20 | 0.72 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:21 | 0.05 | 0.65 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.44 | 0.39 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:45 | 0.00 | 0.37 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:40 | 0.31 | 0.30 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.18 | -0.10 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:06 | 0.14 | -0.14 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:04 | 0.03 | -0.19 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:34 | 0.02 | -0.24 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:02 | 0.02 | -0.68 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Marchment | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:20 | 0.54 | 2.23 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:04 | 0.64 | 2.17 |
| Kirill Marchenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 19:58 | 0.38 | 1.93 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:58 | 0.35 | 1.91 |
| Damon Severson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:14 | 0.06 | 1.84 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11:29 | 0.40 | 1.54 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.05 | 0.41 |
| Ivan Provorov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:22 | 0.08 | 0.37 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:57 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:08 | 0.02 | 0.13 |
| Egor Zamula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:53 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Isac Lundeström | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:40 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.27 | -0.13 |
| Boone Jenner | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
| Miles Wood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.09 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -0.83 | W |
| Elvis Merzlikins | Columbus Blue Jackets | 20 | 25 | 78.3% | -2.74 | O |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 on Mar 07, 2026, a one-goal game.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.26 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.22 — Columbus Blue Jackets owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mason Marchment led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.23 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 31, worth -0.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 on Mar 07, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mason Marchment led all skaters at 2.23, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 3.26 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.22, so Columbus Blue Jackets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 23 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 31. High-danger chances went 8 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 31 (-0.83 goals saved above expected); Elvis Merzlikins stopped 20 of 25 (-2.74 goals saved above expected).