Utah Mammoth at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 06, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 5, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 06, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 5 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.69 | 2.54 |
| 2nd | Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.19 | 1.90 |
| 3rd | Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.03 | 1.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:57 | UTA | Clayton Keller | Mikhail Sergachev, Logan Cooley | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 12:23 | NJD | Luke Evangelista | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v3 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:42 | UTA | MacKenzie Weegar | Anders Lee, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:31 | NJD | Luke Evangelista | Timo Meier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 12:05 | UTA | Nick Schmaltz | Dylan Guenther, Mikhail Sergachev | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 19:03 | UTA | Lawson Crouse | Barrett Hayton, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 09:49 | NJD | Jesper Boqvist | Dougie Hamilton, Declan Chisholm | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 16:52 | UTA | Vincent Trocheck | Nick Schmaltz, Clayton Keller | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.70 | 2.68 |
| High-danger shots | 27 | 32 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 1/5 |
| Faceoff % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Hits | 24 | 10 |
| Blocks | 21 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 22 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 19:47 | 0.69 | 2.54 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.19 | 1.90 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.03 | 1.56 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:17 | 0.10 | 1.28 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:31 | 0.81 | 1.21 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.22 | 1.15 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:49 | 0.66 | 0.76 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:37 | 0.26 | 0.75 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.43 | 0.66 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:50 | 0.24 | 0.61 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:56 | 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:27 | 0.16 | 0.55 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:13 | 0.00 | 0.53 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:52 | 0.33 | 0.52 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:44 | 0.09 | 0.46 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:00 | 0.44 | 0.36 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evangelista | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:18 | 0.32 | 1.17 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.12 | 0.74 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:32 | 0.34 | 0.73 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9:49 | 0.15 | 0.68 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:44 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 18:14 | 0.38 | 0.23 |
| Declan Chisholm | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:04 | 0.14 | 0.02 |
| Anthony Mantha | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.39 | -0.03 |
| Amadeus Lombardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:12 | 0.32 | -0.04 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:48 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:13 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:23 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:50 | 0.00 | -0.18 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:57 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:08 | 0.09 | -0.38 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.00 | -0.66 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.32 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -0.70 | L |
Analysis
The Utah Mammoth defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–3 on Oct 06, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.68 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 4.7 — the run of play matched the result, with Utah Mammoth earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nick Schmaltz led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.54 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Utah Mammoth beat the New Jersey Devils 5–3 on Oct 06, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Utah Mammoth 5, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Schmaltz led all skaters at 2.54, on 1G, 2A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.68 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 4.7, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 31 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 33. High-danger chances went 27 to 32.