| Scoring | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| UTA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Mammoth, First Round Game 3, beat Golden Knights 4–2 at Delta Center on April 24, 2026.
In a tightly contested first-round playoff series, the Mammoth have taken a 2-1 lead over the Golden Knights after a solid 4-2 victory. With this win in Game 3, the Mammoth are now just two victories away from advancing to the next round, putting pressure on the Golden Knights as they look to even the series in the next matchup.
The first period set the tone for the Mammoth, who struck first with MacKenzie Weegar’s goal at 12:59. Dylan Guenther quickly followed with another goal just before the end of the period. After taking a commanding 2-0 lead, the Mammoth continued their dominance into the second period. Lawson Crouse netted two goals, the second of which pushed the score to 4-0 before the Golden Knights could respond.
It wasn’t until Jack Eichel scored for the Golden Knights at 13:20 of the second that the visitors began to gain some momentum, but the damage had already been done. Despite the Golden Knights’ attempts to rally in the third period, Nic Dowd’s late goal wasn’t enough to mount a serious comeback.
Lawson Crouse was undoubtedly a standout player for the Mammoth with two goals in the contest, showcasing his ability to find the back of the net when it mattered most. His performance, coupled with contributions from Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller, who assisted on critical goals, highlighted the Mammoth’s offensive capabilities.
For the Golden Knights, Jack Eichel and Mark Stone played pivotal roles; however, they couldn't convert their offensive pressure into more goals. Despite outshooting the Mammoth 32-12, the Golden Knights struggled to finish their chances on the scoreboard.
The Mammoth also excelled defensively, blocking 20 shots and maintaining a physical presence with 41 hits. This effort was crucial in stifling the Golden Knights' offensive flow.
As the Mammoth look to capitalize on their momentum, the Golden Knights must address their inconsistencies in finishing plays to avoid falling further behind in the series. Game 4 promises to be another intense battle as the Golden Knights seek to even the series at home.
Mammoth won 4–2.
The final score was Golden Knights 2, Mammoth 4.
Jack Eichel, Nic Dowd.
Lawson Crouse (2), Dylan Guenther, MacKenzie Weegar.
Carter Hart made 8 saves on 12 shots (.667 save percentage).
Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves on 32 shots (.938 save percentage).
At Delta Center in Salt Lake City, the Mammoth home rink.
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