Utah Mammoth at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the New York Rangers on Oct 04, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 2, New York Rangers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
| New York Rangers 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 | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.63 | 1.41 |
| 2nd | J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.16 | 1.20 |
| 3rd | Gabe Perreault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.43 | 1.11 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:18 | NYR | Vladislav Gavrikov | Adam Fox | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:29 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Clayton Keller | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 03:15 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Alexis Lafrenière, Mika Zibanejad | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 12:47 | NYR | J.T. Miller | Vladislav Gavrikov, Tye Kartye | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 14:57 | UTA | Andrew Peeke | Anders Lee | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:45 | NYR | Eeli Tolvanen | Will Cuylle, Igor Shesterkin | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.29 | 3.46 |
| High-danger shots | 37 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 55.3% | 44.7% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 45.8% | 54.2% |
| Hits | 29 | 23 |
| Blocks | 17 | 23 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Peeke | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.17 | 1.10 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:03 | 0.54 | 1.04 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:18 | 0.36 | 0.98 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:39 | 0.24 | 0.97 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:14 | 0.43 | 0.85 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.21 | 0.84 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:58 | 0.28 | 0.82 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:59 | 0.26 | 0.71 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:20 | 0.52 | 0.59 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:28 | 0.36 | 0.34 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | 0.14 | 0.28 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:45 | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:00 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:10 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:51 | 0.08 | -0.55 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.21 | -0.69 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:43 | 0.26 | -0.77 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:44 | 0.63 | 1.41 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.16 | 1.20 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:18 | 0.43 | 1.11 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:09 | 0.06 | 0.98 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:32 | 0.05 | 0.83 |
| Adam Fox | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.02 | 0.63 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.27 | 0.56 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:38 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Alberts Smits | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.06 | 0.37 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:57 | 0.42 | 0.18 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.31 | 0.14 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:57 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:05 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:13 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:49 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Noah Laba | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:37 | 0.11 | -0.36 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -0.02 | L |
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 28 | 30 | 93.3% | 2.29 | W |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Oct 04, 2026.
New York Rangers generated 3.46 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 4.29 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.41 on 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Igor Shesterkin stopped 28 of 30, worth 2.29 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs New York Rangers game?
The New York Rangers beat the Utah Mammoth 4–2 on Oct 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 4, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters at 1.41, on 0G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 3.46 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 4.29, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 30 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 22. High-danger chances went 37 to 23.