Carolina Hurricanes at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Utah Mammoth on Apr 11, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Utah Mammoth 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 1 |
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 | Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.78 | 2.21 |
| 2nd | Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.33 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.22 | 1.91 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:25 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Nikolaj Ehlers, Shayne Gostisbehere | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:23 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 02:42 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 15:31 | CAR | Sebastian Aho | Shayne Gostisbehere, Jaccob Slavin | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 19:37 | CAR | Sean Walker | Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal | 6v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.08 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Hits | 17 | 24 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.78 | 2.21 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:48 | 0.33 | 1.97 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14:59 | 0.22 | 1.91 |
| Sean Walker | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:00 | 0.75 | 1.90 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.23 | 1.21 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:37 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26:54 | 0.07 | 0.96 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:28 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 18:33 | 0.71 | 0.77 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:28 | 0.46 | 0.64 |
| Josiah Slavin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.02 | -0.02 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.05 | -0.04 |
| Bradly Nadeau | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:20 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Skyler Brind'Amour | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Nicolas Deslauriers | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:08 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Mike Reilly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:31 | 0.02 | -0.28 |
| Charles Alexis Legault | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.02 | -0.34 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:52 | 0.01 | -0.42 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:46 | 0.11 | 0.63 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22:08 | 0.11 | 0.56 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25:32 | 0.04 | 0.55 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:26 | 0.30 | 0.54 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:47 | 0.80 | 0.28 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:34 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:03 | 0.45 | 0.17 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:20 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:12 | 0.04 | 0.09 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:11 | 0.37 | -0.01 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:36 | 0.26 | -0.21 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.12 | -0.23 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.49 | -0.25 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:54 | 0.05 | -0.31 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11:21 | 0.22 | -0.32 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.06 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.17 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 25 | 28 | 89.7% | -0.33 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Apr 11, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.1 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 4.08 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jordan Staal led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.21 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Apr 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jordan Staal led all skaters at 2.21, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.1 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.08, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 30 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 27. High-danger chances went 14 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Frederik Andersen stopped 26 of 27 (2.17 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 25 of 28 (-0.33 goals saved above expected).