Utah Mammoth at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Minnesota Wild on Mar 10, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 0, Minnesota Wild 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 0 |
| Minnesota Wild 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 | Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.16 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.62 | 2.10 |
| 3rd | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:43 | 0.10 | 1.96 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:10 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 08:43 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 02:09 | MIN | Bobby Brink | — | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 06:09 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Vladimir Tarasenko, Quinn Hughes | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 18:39 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Nick Foligno, Kirill Kaprizov | 5v5 | 0–5 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 3.47 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 45.6% | 54.4% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.0% | 55.0% |
| Hits | 14 | 23 |
| Blocks | 16 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 8 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:03 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:49 | 0.29 | -0.07 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:21 | 0.16 | -0.20 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:03 | 0.32 | -0.22 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:51 | 0.08 | -0.25 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:47 | 0.36 | -0.31 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:43 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.15 | -0.37 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.21 | -0.43 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.45 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.26 | -0.47 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:44 | 0.09 | -0.57 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:58 | 0.02 | -0.60 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:33 | 0.12 | -0.88 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:49 | 0.34 | -0.95 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:13 | 0.02 | -1.02 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.16 | 2.50 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.62 | 2.10 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:43 | 0.10 | 1.96 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:05 | 0.09 | 1.62 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.22 | 1.58 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:47 | 0.28 | 1.55 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.48 | 1.52 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:27 | 0.85 | 1.27 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:41 | 0.08 | 0.96 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.13 | 0.91 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.01 | 0.81 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:45 | 0.05 | 0.73 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.37 | 0.10 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.08 | -0.01 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 25 | 30 | 83.3% | -1.72 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 25 | 25 | 100.0% | 2.21 | W |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–0 on Mar 10, 2026, a decisive 5-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 3.47 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.44 — the run of play matched the result, with Minnesota Wild earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 25 of 25, worth 2.21 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Utah Mammoth 5–0 on Mar 10, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 5, Utah Mammoth 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Vladimir Tarasenko led all skaters at 2.5, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 3.47 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.44, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 25 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 30. High-danger chances went 11 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 25 of 30 (-1.72 goals saved above expected); Filip Gustavsson stopped 25 of 25 (2.21 goals saved above expected).