Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM MT
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Venue & Game Context
The Delta Center hosts a late‑season matchup with playoff implications for both clubs:
Utah, in their inaugural season, has exceeded expectations and sits firmly in the playoff race with a strong home record and a fast, physical style that plays well in altitude.
Edmonton is fighting to secure a wild‑card position, but inconsistency—especially defensively—has kept them hovering around the bubble.
This matchup features two teams with high‑event offensive profiles, but Utah’s home‑ice advantage and defensive structure give them a slight edge entering the night.
Team Records & Recent Form
Utah Mammoth (40‑30‑6)
Last 10: 6‑3‑1
Goals For: 236
Goals Against: 229
Home Record: 22‑13‑3
Power Play: 20.7%
Penalty Kill: 81.2%
Recent Game: 5–3 win over Vancouver; strong forecheck and balanced scoring.
Utah’s depth scoring and physical style have made them a tough out, especially at home.
Edmonton Oilers (39‑29‑9)
Last 10: 5‑4‑1
Goals For: 255
Goals Against: 247
Road Record: 17‑17‑5
Power Play: 25.9% (Top‑5 in NHL)
Penalty Kill: 79.4%
Recent Game: 4–3 OT loss to Vegas; defensive lapses but strong offensive push.
Edmonton remains dangerous offensively but inconsistent defensively, especially on the road.
Injury Report
Utah Mammoth
Nick Schmaltz — Day‑to‑day (upper body)
Lawson Crouse — Out (lower body)
Karel Vejmelka — Day‑to‑day (illness)
Utah’s forward injuries impact their middle‑six scoring and penalty kill.
Edmonton Oilers
Evander Kane — Day‑to‑day (lower body)
Ryan McLeod — Out (upper body)
Cody Ceci — Day‑to‑day (illness)
Edmonton’s injuries affect their physicality and defensive depth.
Key Player Matchups
Connor McDavid (EDM) vs. Clayton Keller (UTA)
McDavid: 32 G, 78 A — still the league’s most dangerous transition player.
Keller: 29 G, 41 A — Utah’s most dynamic offensive threat.
McDavid’s speed and playmaking create matchup nightmares for Utah’s defense.
Leon Draisaitl (EDM) vs. Logan Cooley (UTA)
Draisaitl: 38 G, 52 A — elite finisher and power‑play anchor.
Cooley: 21 G, 33 A — emerging star with elite skating.
Draisaitl’s physicality and shot volume give him the edge.
Goaltending: Stuart Skinner (EDM) vs. Connor Ingram (UTA)
Skinner:
27‑18‑6, .905 SV%, 2.92 GAA
Streaky but capable of strong outings.
Ingram:
24‑17‑5, .912 SV%, 2.61 GAA
More consistent, especially at home.
Goaltending advantage: Utah, based on stability.
Series History
Utah leads the season series 2–1.
Mammoth have outscored Edmonton 10–7 across the three meetings.
Utah’s physicality and forecheck have disrupted Edmonton’s breakout structure.
Statistical Profile & Trends
Utah Mammoth
6‑3‑1 in last 10 games.
Strong home‑ice performance.
Balanced scoring across three lines.
Defense allows high shot volume but limits high‑danger chances.
Edmonton Oilers
Top‑5 power play remains their biggest weapon.
5‑4‑1 in last 10 games.
Defensive inconsistency, especially on the road.
Elite top‑six scoring but limited depth production.
Betting Trends
Utah is 7‑3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Edmonton is 4‑6 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Oilers games trend Over due to offensive pace and defensive volatility.
Utah games trend Under at home due to structured defensive play.
Game Odds
Edmonton Oilers 6.5
Utah Mammoth – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, April 6, 2026
