Washington Capitals at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Utah Mammoth on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: Washington Capitals 7, Utah Mammoth 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Washington Capitals score | 7 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Alex Ovechkin | L | 3 | 0 | 5 | 18:27 | 1.10 | 2.93 |
| 2nd | MacKenzie Weegar | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.16 | 2.48 |
| 3rd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 26:55 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Washington Capitals–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:07 | WSH | Ivan Miroshnichenko | Hendrix Lapierre, Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:04 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:59 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 19:53 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 05:01 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Rasmus Sandin, Martin Fehérváry | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 2nd 11:28 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome, Trevor van Riemsdyk | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 02:43 | WSH | Anthony Beauvillier | Cole Hutson, Connor McMichael | 4v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 06:02 | WSH | Rasmus Sandin | Anthony Beauvillier | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 08:06 | UTA | MacKenzie Weegar | Clayton Keller, Alexander Kerfoot | 5v5 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 09:54 | WSH | Ivan Miroshnichenko | Jakob Chychrun | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 19:54 | WSH | Alex Ovechkin | Dylan Strome | 6v5 | 7–4 |
Team Comparison
| Washington Capitals | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 40 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.45 | 5.74 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 37.0% | 63.0% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 19 | 20 |
| Blocks | 17 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Washington Capitals Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | L | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 18:27 | 1.10 | 2.93 |
| Dylan Strome | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:07 | 0.01 | 1.88 |
| Ivan Miroshnichenko | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9:45 | 0.05 | 1.88 |
| Matt Roy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.03 | 1.45 |
| Trevor van Riemsdyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.03 | 1.25 |
| Anthony Beauvillier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:24 | 1.35 | 1.22 |
| Hendrix Lapierre | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:14 | 0.00 | 1.06 |
| Jakob Chychrun | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:22 | 0.02 | 1.01 |
| Brandon Duhaime | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:35 | 0.00 | 0.94 |
| Rasmus Sandin | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Cole Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:56 | 0.02 | 0.62 |
| Martin Fehérváry | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:52 | 0.18 | 0.45 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.07 | 0.44 |
| Aliaksei Protas | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.78 | 0.36 |
| Ryan Leonard | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:22 | 0.23 | -0.15 |
| Pierre-Luc Dubois | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.10 | -0.28 |
| Tom Wilson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:41 | 0.01 | -0.66 |
| Justin Sourdif | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | -1.14 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:17 | 0.16 | 2.48 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 26:55 | 0.07 | 2.16 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 23:36 | 0.31 | 1.89 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 21:00 | 1.15 | 1.75 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:25 | 1.54 | 1.10 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:32 | 0.29 | 0.53 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:54 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:03 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:05 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:49 | 0.37 | -0.01 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:37 | 0.04 | -0.17 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:11 | 0.29 | -0.19 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:23 | 0.16 | -0.20 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:08 | 0.04 | -0.69 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | -0.98 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.01 | -1.69 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Thompson | Washington Capitals | 36 | 40 | 90.0% | 1.18 | W |
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 17 | 23 | 73.9% | -3.07 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.01 |
Analysis
The Washington Capitals defeated the Utah Mammoth 7–4 on Mar 26, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 5.74 expected goals to Washington Capitals's 3.45 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Washington Capitals took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alex Ovechkin led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.93 on 3 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Logan Thompson stopped 36 of 40, worth 1.18 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Washington Capitals beat the Utah Mammoth 7–4 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Washington Capitals 7, Utah Mammoth 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alex Ovechkin led all skaters at 2.93, on 3G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 5.74 expected goals and Washington Capitals generated 3.45, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Washington Capitals put 25 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 40. High-danger chances went 13 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Logan Thompson stopped 36 of 40 (1.18 goals saved above expected); Vitek Vanecek stopped 17 of 23 (-3.07 goals saved above expected).