The Utah Mammoth (27-21-4) host the Florida Panthers (28-20-3) in an inter-conference matchup as the Mammoth look to climb the Western Conference standings against a Panthers team riding high on recent road success. Utah, sitting fourth in the Central Division with 58 points, has shown defensive resilience at home but struggles with inconsistency in goal-scoring. Florida, third in the Atlantic with 59 points, brings a balanced attack led by their top line and strong goaltending. This game could turn on special teams and goaltending, with potential for a low-scoring affair if Utah’s defense holds or a Panthers breakout if their offense clicks.
Venue Location
The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This 18,300-capacity arena, renovated for the Mammoth’s inaugural season, is known for its modern amenities and passionate fanbase, creating a challenging environment for visiting teams.
Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST (6:00 PM PST / 7:00 PM MST local time).
Recent Team Forms
The Mammoth have been middling lately, posting a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games with a +2 goal differential. They’ve won three of their last five at home, including a 4-2 victory over Colorado, but a recent 3-1 loss to Edmonton highlighted goaltending inconsistencies. Utah averages 3.0 goals per game in this stretch while allowing 2.8, relying on their top line for offense but struggling on the power play (18%).
The Panthers are surging, going 7-2-1 in their last 10 with a +10 goal differential. They’ve won four straight on the road, including a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay, showcasing their balanced scoring and strong penalty kill (90%). Florida averages 3.5 goals per game lately while conceding 2.5, with their top line firing and goaltending stabilizing.
| Team | Last 10 Record | Goals For (Avg) | Goals Against (Avg) | Streak |
| Utah Mammoth | 5-4-1 | 3.0 | 2.8 | L1 |
| Florida Panthers | 7-2-1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | W4 |
Injury ReportBoth teams are dealing with minor absences, but core lineups remain intact.Utah Mammoth:
Dylan Guenther (F, upper body): Day-to-day, missed practice but expected to play.
Logan Cooley (F, knee): Out 2-4 weeks, placed on IR in mid-January.
John Marino (D, undisclosed): Questionable after January 25 game.
Overall: Three players on the report, impacting forward depth but defense solid.
Florida Panthers:
Aaron Ekblad (D, shoulder): Out 4-6 weeks, placed on IR in early January.
Sam Bennett (F, lower body): Day-to-day, limited in practice but likely to play.
Overall: Two key players affected, thinning the blue line but forward group healthy.
Key Player Matchups
This inter-conference tilt features intriguing battles, with Florida’s offense testing Utah’s defense.
Clayton Keller (Utah F) vs. Aleksander Barkov (Florida C): Keller’s speed and scoring (25 goals) vs. Barkov’s two-way mastery and faceoff dominance (55%).
Nick Schmaltz (Utah F) vs. Sam Reinhart (Florida F): Schmaltz’s playmaking (35 assists) challenged by Reinhart’s sniping (30 goals).
Mikhail Sergachev (Utah D) vs. Matthew Tkachuk (Florida F): Sergachev’s puck-moving (40 points) vs. Tkachuk’s physicality and scoring (28 goals).
Goaltending: Connor Ingram (Utah) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (Florida): Ingram’s .915 SV% in recent starts vs. Bobrovsky’s .910 SV% with championship experience.
Key X-Factor: Carter Verhaeghe (Florida F) could exploit Utah’s weakened D with his speed (22 goals).
Series History
Florida holds a slight edge in the all-time series, 5-3-1 in 9 meetings since Utah’s entry. The Panthers won the last two, including a 4-2 victory in 2025. Average total goals: 5.8, with overs hitting in 6 of 9. In Salt Lake City, Utah is 2-2-1 against Florida.
| Last 5 Head-to-Head Games | Date | Result | Total Goals |
| Panthers @ Mammoth | 11/15/2025 | Panthers 4-2 | 6 |
| Mammoth @ Panthers | 10/20/2025 | Panthers 3-1 | 4 |
| Panthers @ Mammoth | 03/10/2024 | Mammoth 5-4 (OT) | 9 |
| Mammoth @ Panthers | 12/05/2024 | Panthers 4-3 | 7 |
| Panthers @ Mammoth | 02/28/2024 | Mammoth 2-1 | 3 |
Betting Trends
Florida has won 65% of games as favorites this season. Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 +150, Mammoth +1.5 -170. Utah is 15-10 ATS at home; Florida 18-12 ATS on the road. Over/Under: 5.5 (Over -110, Under -110). The over has hit in 6 of Florida’s last 10 road games and 5 of Utah’s last 10 overall. Trends: Panthers are 4-1 in last 5 road games; Mammoth 3-2 in last 5 home. Models give Panthers 55% win probability.
Game Odds
Utah Mammoth 6.5
Florida Panthers – 148
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 26, 2026
