Utah Mammoth at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Vancouver Canucks on Apr 04, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 7, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 7 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Clayton Keller | R | 3 | 1 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.56 | 2.54 |
| 2nd | Linus Karlsson | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.13 | 2.43 |
| 3rd | Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.15 | 1.36 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:28 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | P.O Joseph, Liam Ohgren | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 13:34 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:30 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Lawson Crouse, Nick DeSimone | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:05 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Victor Mancini, Teddy Blueger | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 07:04 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 11:55 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | John Marino, Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 00:20 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Filip Hronek | 5v4 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 01:32 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 04:40 | VAN | Marco Rossi | Filip Hronek, Brock Boeser | 5v4 | 5–4 |
| 3rd 11:45 | UTA | Liam O'Brien | Brandon Tanev, Nate Schmidt | 5v5 | 6–4 |
| 3rd 19:07 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Nick Schmaltz, Ian Cole | 6v5 | 7–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.64 | 1.75 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 5 |
| Corsi % | 50.5% | 49.5% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 21 |
| Blocks | 15 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.56 | 2.54 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.15 | 1.36 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:21 | 0.24 | 1.25 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:53 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:31 | 0.08 | 0.60 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:54 | 0.06 | 0.53 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:32 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.23 | 0.43 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:13 | 0.18 | 0.37 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:00 | 0.05 | 0.25 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:44 | 0.26 | 0.25 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:01 | 0.05 | 0.12 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.16 | -0.18 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:02 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.04 | -0.61 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.13 | 2.43 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:36 | 1.27 | 0.82 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.05 | 0.74 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Aatu Räty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:04 | 0.17 | 0.37 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:54 | 0.01 | 0.33 |
| P.O Joseph | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:00 | 0.00 | 0.21 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:53 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Ty Mueller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Victor Mancini | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:21 | 0.01 | -0.16 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.04 | -0.21 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:58 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.11 | -0.28 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:57 | 0.15 | -0.73 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:58 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26:59 | 0.12 | -0.82 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:11 | 0.08 | -0.84 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 19 | 23 | 82.6% | -1.67 | W |
| Nikita Tolopilo | Vancouver Canucks | 18 | 24 | 73.9% | -4.04 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7–4 on Apr 04, 2026.
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.75 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.64 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Clayton Keller led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.54 on 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 19 of 23, worth -1.67 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 7–4 on Apr 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 7, Vancouver Canucks 4.
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 2.54, on 3G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 1.75 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.64, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 24 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 23. High-danger chances went 9 to 5.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 19 of 23 (-1.67 goals saved above expected); Nikita Tolopilo stopped 18 of 24 (-4.04 goals saved above expected).