The Columbus Blue Jackets (18-19-7) head to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Mammoth (22-20-3) in an interconference matchup. The Blue Jackets, eighth in the Metropolitan Division with 43 points, are mired in a four-game losing streak and seeking to salvage their road trip. The Mammoth, fourth in the Central Division with 47 points, have won two straight and are looking to build on their home-ice advantage. This game could be decided by special teams, with Utah’s power play clicking lately while Columbus struggles defensively.
Venue
Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. MT).
Broadcast details include ESPN+ nationally, with regional coverage on Bally Sports Ohio (Blue Jackets) and Utah 16 (Mammoth).
Recent Team Forms
Columbus has been outscored 18-7 in their four-game skid, with goaltending issues prominent. Utah has stabilized, winning two in a row with strong offense.
Columbus Blue Jackets (Last 10 Games: 3-5-2)
The Blue Jackets are winless in four (0-3-1), allowing 3.8 goals per game in that span. Their offense has dried up, averaging 2.1 goals.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 10, 2026 | @ COL | L 0-4 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | vs. VGK | L 3-5 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | @ PIT | L 4-5 (OT) |
| Jan 3, 2026 | @ BUF | L 1-4 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | vs. SJS | L 2-5 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | vs. NYI | W 3-2 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | @ DET | W 4-1 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | vs. OTT | L 2-3 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | @ TOR | W 5-3 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | vs. BOS | L 1-2 (SO) |
Key trend: Columbus is 1-4-1 in their last six road games, but 3-2-0 when scoring first in recent outings.
Utah Mammoth (Last 10 Games: 5-4-1)
Utah has alternated wins and losses but closed strong with back-to-back victories, outscoring opponents 7-3. Defense has improved, allowing 2.5 goals in wins.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 9, 2026 | vs. STL | W 4-2 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | vs. OTT | W 3-1 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | @ EDM | L 2-4 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | vs. NJD | W 3-2 (SO) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | @ VAN | L 1-3 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | vs. CGY | W 5-2 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | @ SEA | L 3-4 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | vs. ANA | W 4-1 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | @ LAK | L 2-3 (OT) |
| Dec 21, 2025 | vs. SJS | L 1-2 |
Key trend: Utah is 4-1-0 in their last five home games, with Clayton Keller contributing points in six straight.
Injury Report
Columbus Blue Jackets
Isac Lundestrom (C): Out (lower body) – No timetable, impacting center depth.
Miles Wood (LW): IR (undisclosed) – Expected return around Jan. 17; reduces wing speed.
Mackenzie Blackwood (G): IR (undisclosed) – Expected return Jan. 16; backup goaltending thinned.
Mason Marchment (F): IR (undisclosed) – Recently placed, out indefinitely; hurts secondary scoring.
Columbus has game-time decisions due to nagging issues, with four key players sidelined.
Utah Mammoth
Dylan Guenther (RW): Out indefinitely (lower body) – Sustained in recent game; major blow to offense.
Zayne Parekh (D): Day-to-day (upper body) – Missed recent action but could return; status questionable.
Utah’s forward depth is tested, but goaltender Connor Ingram is back from prior absence.
Key Player Matchups
Zach Werenski (CBJ D) vs. Clayton Keller (UTA RW): Werenski (28 points) anchors Columbus’ blue line with offensive rushes; Keller (35 points, team lead) uses speed to exploit gaps—expect this to control transitions.
Boone Jenner (CBJ C) vs. Barrett Hayton (UTA C): Faceoff duel; Jenner (50% win rate) brings physicality, while Hayton (52%) excels in defensive zones. Possession here could dictate pace.
Kent Johnson (CBJ RW) vs. Logan Cooley (UTA C): Young guns clash—Johnson (18 goals) vs. Cooley (20 points); power-play opportunities may decide.
Goaltending: Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ) vs. Connor Ingram (UTA): Merzlikins (3.10 GAA, .895 SV%) seeks rebound after shutout loss; Ingram (2.80 GAA, .910 SV%) has won three of four at home. Projected starters: Merzlikins for Blue Jackets, Ingram for Mammoth.
Series History
The Blue Jackets and Mammoth (including Utah’s inaugural season) have met twice all-time, splitting 1-1 with a goal differential of zero. Columbus won the first meeting 3-2 in overtime, but Utah responded with a 3-2 victory. Games have been low-scoring, averaging 5.0 goals, with the under hitting both times. At Delta Center, Utah is 1-0 vs. Columbus.
Betting Trends
Utah is 4-1 in last 5 as favorites; Columbus 3-7 as road underdogs. Mammoth 3-2 ATS in last 5; Blue Jackets 4-6 ATS in last 10. Over has hit in 5 of Utah’s last 10 home games; under in 6 of Columbus’ last 10 road contests. Head-to-head average: 5.0 goals. Mammoth are 10-9 ATS at home; Blue Jackets 9-14 ATS on road. Utah covers 60% after wins; Columbus wins 40% after losses. Power play: Mammoth 22.5%, Blue Jackets 18.0%.
Game Odds
Columbus Blue Jackets 6.5
Utah Mammoth – 180
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
