Sergachev, Stenlund Lead Mammoth to Fourth Straight Win Over Canucks

The Mammoth secured their fourth consecutive victory, defeating the Canucks 4-1. This match showcased impressive performances from Mikhail Sergachev and Gabriel Stenlund, who played pivotal roles in the win.

Sergachev and Stenlund Shine as Mammoth Triumph

In a thrilling encounter, Mikhail Sergachev opened the scoring for the Mammoth at 16:00 of the first period. His shot during a power play diverted off two Canucks players before slipping past Kevin Lankinen, giving the Mammoth an early 1-0 lead.

Key Players and Performances

• Mikhail Sergachev: Scored the opening goal and assisted on another.
• Gabriel Stenlund: Increased the Mammoth’s lead later in the game.
• Nick Schmaltz: Contributed to the score with a deflection.
• Karel Vejmelka: Made 31 saves to secure the win for the Mammoth.
• Arshdeep Bains: Scored for the Canucks, marking his first goal of the season.
• Kevin Lankinen: Accumulated 14 saves for the Canucks.

Karel Vejmelka was instrumental in goal for the Mammoth, making several critical saves in the first period. Notable stops included a left-to-right pad save against Elias Pettersson early in the game and a second incredible pad save against Linus Karlsson shortly after.

Although the Canucks dominated much of the second period, the Mammoth managed to capitalize on their chances. Nick Schmaltz extended the lead to 2-0 with a deflection of Sergachev’s shot at 14:05.

Canucks Struggle to Find Their Rhythm

The Canucks, now struggling with a winless streak spanning four games, sought to turn the tide. Arshdeep Bains finally found the net early in the third period, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Bains’ goal was a result of a rush where he redirected Aatu Raty’s shot into the net.

The Mammoth appeared to have extended their lead to 3-1 at 13:44 when Daniil But’s goal was disallowed due to incidental contact with Lankinen. However, Gabriel Stenlund quickly rectified that by scoring at 17:52, enhancing the lead to 3-1 as he deftly maneuvered through the Canucks’ defense.

Final Moments of the Game

In the closing moments, John Marino sealed the Mammoth’s victory by scoring a short-handed goal into an empty net at 19:24, resulting in a final score of 4-1.

With this win, the Mammoth improved their season record to 14-12-3. Conversely, the Canucks fell to 10-15-3, marking their eighth game where they’ve secured only one victory in their past eight attempts.

This match highlights the Mammoth’s growing momentum, while the Canucks are left to regroup as they seek to break their current slump.