Utah Mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights on Mar 19, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Vegas Golden Knights 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 0 |
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 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 14:26 | 0.40 | 1.87 |
| 2nd | Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.30 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Vegas Golden Knights) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:52 | UTA | Clayton Keller | John Marino, Nate Schmidt | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:05 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Lawson Crouse, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 08:12 | UTA | Jack McBain | Barrett Hayton, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 19:12 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Kevin Stenlund | 6v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Vegas Golden Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.06 | 4.15 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 38.9% | 61.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 25 | 22 |
| Blocks | 9 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14:26 | 0.40 | 1.87 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.30 | 1.78 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 1.36 |
| Jack McBain | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.38 | 1.22 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:04 | 0.06 | 1.16 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:41 | 0.00 | 1.13 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.04 | 0.95 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:12 | 0.86 | 0.45 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:34 | 0.09 | 0.36 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:44 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:41 | 0.10 | 0.29 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:27 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:39 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.13 | -0.02 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:42 | 0.03 | -0.23 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.00 | -0.23 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:20 | 0.22 | -0.29 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:57 | 0.04 | 1.00 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.28 | 0.91 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:57 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.68 | 0.36 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:34 | 0.55 | 0.35 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:46 | 0.17 | 0.13 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:28 | 0.23 | 0.03 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.19 | -0.04 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:07 | 0.36 | -0.24 |
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:28 | 0.03 | -0.27 |
| Colton Sissons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.13 | -0.27 |
| Nic Dowd | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.02 | -0.38 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:58 | 0.38 | -0.39 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:46 | 0.05 | -0.39 |
| Jeremy Lauzon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.08 | -0.45 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.50 |
| Rasmus Andersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:17 | 0.07 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 3.50 | W |
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 14 | 14 | 100.0% | 1.24 | |
| Adin Hill | Vegas Golden Knights | 0 | 3 | -100.0% | -2.55 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–0 on Mar 19, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.15 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.06 — Vegas Golden Knights owned the better of the chances but Utah Mammoth took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Clayton Keller led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.87 on 2 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 28 of 28, worth 3.5 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4–0 on Mar 19, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Vegas Golden Knights 0.
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 1.87, on 2G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vegas Golden Knights generated 4.15 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.06, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 18 shots on goal and Vegas Golden Knights put 28. High-danger chances went 8 to 21.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 28 of 28 (3.5 goals saved above expected); Akira Schmid stopped 14 of 14 (1.24 goals saved above expected).