Pittsburgh Penguins at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Utah Mammoth on Mar 14, 2026. Final score: Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Utah Mammoth 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Pittsburgh Penguins score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
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 | Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 20:18 | 0.92 | 1.65 |
| 2nd | Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:09 | 0.44 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Pittsburgh Penguins–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:06 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 06:37 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | — | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 14:48 | PIT | Anthony Mantha | Erik Karlsson, Yegor Chinakhov | 3v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:26 | PIT | Tommy Novak | Parker Wotherspoon, Anthony Mantha | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:24 | PIT | Bryan Rust | Rickard Rakell, Yegor Chinakhov | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:17 | UTA | Ian Cole | Alexander Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 08:03 | PIT | Noel Acciari | Parker Wotherspoon, Erik Karlsson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 3.83 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 2/6 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 31 |
| Blocks | 17 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 7 |
Pittsburgh Penguins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Wotherspoon | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:09 | 0.44 | 1.29 |
| Yegor Chinakhov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16:44 | 0.18 | 1.23 |
| Erik Karlsson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:50 | 0.07 | 1.23 |
| Noel Acciari | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:24 | 0.27 | 0.90 |
| Rickard Rakell | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:57 | 0.06 | 0.74 |
| Tommy Novak | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:31 | 0.38 | 0.70 |
| Bryan Rust | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.27 | 0.55 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.03 | 0.30 |
| Blake Lizotte | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:48 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Avery Hayes | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Ville Koivunen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:28 | 0.43 | 0.10 |
| Kris Letang | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Ben Kindel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Connor Dewar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan Shea | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Elmer Soderblom | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Ilya Solovyov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:06 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 20:18 | 0.92 | 1.65 |
| Ian Cole | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.08 | 0.65 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:41 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:10 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.31 | 0.25 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:21 | 0.20 | 0.25 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:42 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:07 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.23 | -0.10 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:13 | 0.16 | -0.15 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:25 | 0.56 | -0.15 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:39 | 0.20 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Skinner | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 1.55 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.50 | L |
Analysis
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Mar 14, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.83 expected goals to Pittsburgh Penguins's 2.6 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Pittsburgh Penguins took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan Guenther led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.65 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 29, worth 1.55 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Utah Mammoth 4–3 on Mar 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Utah Mammoth 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Guenther led all skaters at 1.65, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.83 expected goals and Pittsburgh Penguins generated 2.6, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Pittsburgh Penguins put 23 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 29. High-danger chances went 9 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 29 (1.55 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 19 of 23 (-1.5 goals saved above expected).