Nashville Predators at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the Utah Mammoth on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 1, Utah Mammoth 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 1 |
| 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 | Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 3 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.30 | 2.41 |
| 2nd | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.38 | 1.76 |
| 3rd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.31 | 1.61 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:26 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 05:35 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 03:03 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 06:05 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 10:22 | NSH | Erik Haula | Zachary L'Heureux, Brady Skjei | 4v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.60 | 2.64 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Hits | 18 | 21 |
| Blocks | 11 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 4 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:19 | 0.76 | 1.02 |
| Erik Haula | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14:55 | 0.66 | 0.80 |
| Joakim Kemell | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.18 | 0.42 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:39 | 0.19 | 0.31 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:47 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:57 | 0.11 | 0.06 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:44 | 0.03 | -0.17 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:38 | 0.22 | -0.22 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:05 | 0.04 | -0.22 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:01 | 0.15 | -0.24 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.07 | -0.35 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:43 | 0.03 | -0.41 |
| Reid Schaefer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:23 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.40 | -0.47 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:02 | 0.11 | -0.51 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:44 | 0.25 | -0.54 |
| Jordan Oesterle | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:05 | 0.06 | -0.57 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:53 | 0.25 | -0.57 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17:39 | 0.30 | 2.41 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.38 | 1.76 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.31 | 1.61 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:10 | 0.01 | 1.27 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.19 | 1.03 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:30 | 0.09 | 1.02 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.06 | 0.97 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:35 | 0.47 | 0.75 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.41 | 0.68 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 0.11 | 0.52 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:47 | 0.00 | 0.42 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:51 | 0.15 | 0.41 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:39 | 0.12 | 0.36 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:35 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | Nashville Predators | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.38 | L |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 2.07 | W |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.64 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.6 — Nashville Predators 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 2.41 on 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Karel Vejmelka stopped 29 of 30, worth 2.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Nashville Predators 1.
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 2.41, on 0G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.64 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.6, so Nashville Predators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 30 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Juuse Saros stopped 23 of 27 (-1.38 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 29 of 30 (2.07 goals saved above expected).