Upcoming Highlights: December 1-7
From December 1 to December 7, several exciting NHL matchups will take place as teams vie for critical points in the standings. Below is an overview of the upcoming highlights featuring the Utah Mammoth and their opponents.
Upcoming Highlights: December 1-7
Utah at San Jose – December 1, 8:00 PM MT
The Mammoth will face the Sharks in San Jose, marking their third and final encounter this season. San Jose begins the week at home before hitting the road. The Sharks have won four of their last seven games, showcasing strong performances in tightly contested matches. Emerging talents Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are key players for San Jose, with Celebrini leading in all scoring categories.
- San Jose’s current power play efficiency: 18.9%
- Penalty kill rank: 14th in the NHL (81.1%)
- San Jose’s Pacific Division standing: 5th with 27 points
Utah at Anaheim – December 3, 8:00 PM MT
The Mammoth will play against the Anaheim Ducks, notable for their high-powered offense. Entering the week, Anaheim leads the Pacific Division with 31 points and boasts a record of 15-9-1. They average 3.60 goals per game, ranking second in the NHL. Young stars Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier are contributing significantly to the Ducks’ offensive success.
- Anaheim’s power play rank: 16th (20%)
- Latest injury updates: Mikael Granlund and Lukas Dostal on IR
Utah at Vancouver – December 5, 8:00 PM MT
In their first match against the Vancouver Canucks this season, Utah aims to secure a victory in Vancouver. As the Canucks embark on a four-game homestand, they look to improve after posting a 2-5-3 record in their past ten games. They currently stand with 23 points in the Pacific Division.
- Vancouver’s power play efficiency: 15th in the NHL (20.9%)
- Recent performances: Points in two of their last three games
Utah at Calgary – December 6, 5:00 PM MT
The Mammoth will then travel to Calgary for their second matchup with the Flames this season. Calgary enters the week after gaining points in five of their last six games, maintaining a 5-3-2 record over the last ten contests. With an 8th place standing in the Pacific Division, Calgary seeks to bolster their position during this homestand.
- Calgary’s penalty kill rank: 10th in the NHL (81.8%)
- Goals against average: 2.96
These games are crucial as teams aim to improve their standings within the competitive NHL landscape. Fans can expect thrilling moments as the Utah Mammoth take on various opponents throughout the week.
