Deseret News on MSN: Heading into first-ever playoff series, here’s what the Utah Mammoth are focusing on Heading into first-ever playoff series, here’s what the Utah Mammoth are focusing on In only its second year, Utah will be competing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Mammoth fans couldn’t be happier. Nic Dowd redirected Noah Hanifin’s shot from the point to put Vegas ahead at 7:20 of the third period and the Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round ...

Understanding the Context

The Mammoth have clinched a playoff spot in just their second season as a franchise but the road to get to this point extends far beyond their time in Utah. SALT LAKE CITY – After a strong start, Utah withstood adversity in the third period to beat the Winnipeg Jets, 5-3. The Mammoth’s win, paired with the Anaheim Ducks’ regulation loss, secured the first ... Plenty of fortune and misfortune came out of the Mammoth’s 5-3 loss to the Blues.

Key Insights

Here’s what happened. For the first time in NHL history, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are coming to Utah as the Mammoth have earned a postseason bid. SALT LAKE CITY -- Nick Schmaltz scored twice on the power play, and the Utah Mammoth clinched the first wild card in the Western Conference with a 5-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets at Delta Center on ... The New York Times: Utah Mammoth are just 5 games away from making modern NHL history Utah Mammoth are just 5 games away from making modern NHL history NBC Sports: Utah Mammoth sign forward Nick Schmaltz to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension ; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) waits for the play against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob ...

Final Thoughts

Utah Mammoth sign forward Nick Schmaltz to an 8-year, $64 million contract extension