Minnesota Wild at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Utah Mammoth on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 3, Utah Mammoth 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 3 |
| 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 | Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29:54 | 0.04 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 24:36 | 0.53 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:29 | 0.30 | 1.01 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:04 | MIN | Joel Eriksson Ek | Quinn Hughes, Kirill Kaprizov | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 00:48 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 11:44 | MIN | Max Shabanov | — | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 18:39 | UTA | Logan Cooley | Nick Schmaltz, Mikhail Sergachev | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.62 | 2.85 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Power play | 2/7 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 38.0% | 62.0% |
| Hits | 24 | 22 |
| Blocks | 20 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 1 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29:54 | 0.04 | 1.86 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24:36 | 0.53 | 1.60 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:29 | 0.30 | 1.01 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:21 | 0.08 | 0.98 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.34 | 0.96 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.21 | 0.87 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:21 | 0.34 | 0.74 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.10 | 0.63 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:25 | 0.03 | 0.51 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:49 | 0.26 | 0.48 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.01 | 0.35 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.08 | 0.26 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:59 | 0.13 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:43 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.03 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:15 | 0.06 | -0.11 |
| Matt Kiersted | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Cooley | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.92 | 0.78 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:10 | 0.06 | 0.67 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:06 | 0.12 | 0.54 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:25 | 0.22 | 0.51 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:27 | 0.36 | 0.43 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | 0.03 | 0.37 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:09 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.12 | 0.08 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:45 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:25 | 0.06 | -0.28 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:46 | 0.45 | -0.29 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
| Dmitri Simashev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:32 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:27 | 0.03 | -0.51 |
| Andrew Peeke | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:35 | 0.00 | -0.59 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:50 | 0.18 | -0.75 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 1.85 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.38 | L |
Analysis
The Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
Utah Mammoth generated 2.85 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.62 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Minnesota Wild took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Quinn Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 of 27, worth 1.85 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Minnesota Wild beat the Utah Mammoth 3–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Minnesota Wild 3, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Quinn Hughes led all skaters at 1.86, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 2.85 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.62, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 31 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 27. High-danger chances went 25 to 21.