St. Louis Blues at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Utah Mammoth on Apr 16, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 5, Utah Mammoth 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| St. Louis Blues score | 5 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 3 |
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 | Robert Thomas | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.87 | 2.40 |
| 2nd | Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.76 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 2 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.28 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:45 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jordan Kyrou, Pius Suter | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:55 | UTA | Michael Carcone | JJ Peterka, John Marino | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:45 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | MacKenzie Weegar, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:14 | STL | Robert Thomas | Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 11:07 | STL | Robert Thomas | Cam Fowler, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 18:52 | UTA | Kailer Yamamoto | MacKenzie Weegar, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 17:03 | STL | Logan Mailloux | — | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 19:22 | STL | Robert Thomas | Jimmy Snuggerud, Philip Broberg | 6v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.12 | 2.39 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 46.9% | 53.1% |
| Power play | 0/0 | 0/0 |
| Faceoff % | 49.2% | 50.8% |
| Hits | 17 | 17 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 16:54 | 0.87 | 2.40 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:06 | 0.76 | 1.43 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:34 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:42 | 0.27 | 0.80 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:48 | 0.17 | 0.69 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:38 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:44 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:34 | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:11 | 0.04 | 0.39 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:47 | 0.28 | 0.25 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Justin Holl | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Colton Parayko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:25 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:05 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.28 | 1.23 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:14 | 0.09 | 1.18 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.17 | 0.95 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:49 | 0.17 | 0.80 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.26 | 0.70 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:02 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:14 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:27 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.37 | 0.15 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.40 | 0.10 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:19 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:15 | 0.30 | 0.05 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:21 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:29 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:25 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -1.01 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -2.00 | |
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 9 | 10 | 90.0% | -0.64 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Utah Mammoth 5–3 on Apr 16, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.39 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.12 — the run of play matched the result, with St. Louis Blues earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Robert Thomas led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.4 on 3 goals, 3 shots on goal.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 9 of 10, worth -0.64 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Utah Mammoth 5–3 on Apr 16, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 5, Utah Mammoth 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Robert Thomas led all skaters at 2.4, on 3G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.39 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.12, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 29 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 23. High-danger chances went 7 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Joel Hofer stopped 20 of 23 (-1.01 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 15 of 18 (-2.0 goals saved above expected).