Utah Mammoth at Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct 03, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Nationwide Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 4 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets 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 | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 2 | 5 | 16:51 | 0.36 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:00 | 0.05 | 1.79 |
| 3rd | Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 8 | 17:39 | 0.66 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Columbus Blue Jackets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:55 | UTA | Mikhail Sergachev | Dylan Guenther, Clayton Keller | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:31 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller, John Marino | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 01:30 | CBJ | Kent Johnson | Matthew Knies | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 05:59 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 14:13 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther | 4v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.68 | 2.20 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 58.5% | 41.5% |
| Power play | 3/4 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 43.5% | 56.5% |
| Hits | 26 | 21 |
| Blocks | 16 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 23 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 8 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 16:51 | 0.36 | 1.98 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:00 | 0.05 | 1.79 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 17:39 | 0.66 | 1.49 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.41 | 1.45 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.10 | 1.26 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.08 | 1.24 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:34 | 0.00 | 0.95 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.04 | 0.66 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:03 | 0.33 | 0.55 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:07 | 0.07 | 0.49 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:37 | 0.01 | 0.46 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.00 | 0.38 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.41 | 0.11 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:28 | 0.01 | 0.09 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:03 | 0.05 | -0.19 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.09 | -0.49 |
Columbus Blue Jackets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:44 | 0.22 | 0.65 |
| Sean Monahan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.10 | 0.53 |
| Zach Werenski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31:43 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Valeri Nichushkin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:47 | 0.08 | 0.29 |
| Mathieu Olivier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:23 | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| Kent Johnson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:14 | 0.34 | 0.26 |
| Charlie Coyle | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Denton Mateychuk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:07 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Cole Sillinger | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:21 | 0.29 | 0.04 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:43 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Jake Christiansen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Adam Fantilli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:31 | 0.17 | -0.19 |
| Dmitri Voronkov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:50 | 0.07 | -0.20 |
| Erik Gudbranson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | -0.22 |
| Ryan Lomberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:06 | 0.08 | -0.24 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.01 | -0.26 |
| Danton Heinen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.28 | -0.48 |
| Emil Andrae | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:43 | 0.00 | -0.74 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian Cossa | Utah Mammoth | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.20 | W |
| Jet Greaves | Columbus Blue Jackets | 27 | 31 | 87.1% | -1.32 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.2 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.68 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dylan Guenther led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Sebastian Cossa stopped 17 of 18, worth 1.2 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4–1 on Oct 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 4, Columbus Blue Jackets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan Guenther led all skaters at 1.98, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Columbus Blue Jackets generated 2.2 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.68, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 31 shots on goal and Columbus Blue Jackets put 18. High-danger chances went 22 to 18.