Faceoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB
TV/Streaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet, UT16, RSN
2025-26 NHL Regular Season – Central/Pacific Crossover (Final Stretch Playoff Positioning for Utah)
Team Records & Standings Context
The Mammoth enter 4th in the Central Division and hold the first Western Conference wild-card spot with 90 points and a 21-16-3 road record. They have already secured a playoff berth and are fighting for optimal seeding in the final games.
The Flames sit 7th in the Pacific Division (14th in the West) with 73 points and a 21-12-5 home mark. They have been eliminated from postseason contention and are playing out the string.
Recent Team Form
Mammoth (last 5-10 games): 7-3-0 in their last 10 overall but coming off a 4-1 home loss to Carolina on April 11. Strong recent wins include 4-1 vs. Nashville (April 9) and 6-5 OT vs. Edmonton (April 7). Utah averages 2.89 GPG and 2.72 GA/GP lately, with solid goaltending from Karel Vejmelka.
Flames (recent form): 3-7-0 in their last 10 and on a three-game losing streak, including an OT loss to Dallas (April 7) and regulation defeats earlier in the week. Calgary has shown occasional fight (5-3 win vs. Anaheim on April 4) but averages 2.57 GPG and 3.18 GA/GP, with defensive lapses evident.
Injury Report
Mammoth:
Jack McBain (C) – OUT (lower body; target April 16)
Barrett Hayton (C) – OUT (upper body; target April 16)
John Marino (D) – DTD (upper body)
Depth forwards and blue-line adjustments are required, but the core remains intact.
Flames:
Jonathan Huberdeau (LW) – IR (hip; out for season)
Samuel Honzek (F) – OUT (upper body; season)
Jake Bean (D) – IR (undisclosed)
Joel Hanley (D) – OUT (upper body; season)
Kevin Bahl (D) – DTD (undisclosed)
Ryan Strome – OUT (undisclosed)
Multiple season-ending absences have thinned the lineup significantly.
Projected Lineups & Key Player Matchups
Mammoth (projected):
Forwards: (top line featuring Nick Schmaltz–Clayton Keller–others); depth rotations with available centers
Defense: Adjusted pairings without Marino (DTD)
Goalies: Karel Vejmelka (expected starter, strong .898 SV%) / Vitek Vanecek
Key assets: Keller’s scoring, Vejmelka’s reliability, and road resilience.
Flames (projected):
Forwards: Morgan Frost–(available wings including Matvei Gridin/Joel Farabee); depleted top-six
Defense: Adjusted without Bean/Hanley/Bahl (if out)
Goalies: Devin Cooley (recent form) / backup
Key assets: Frost’s recent scoring bursts, but overall depth is a major concern.
Notable Matchups:
Mammoth’s speed and depth vs. Flames’ injury-riddled defense.
Vejmelka vs. Cooley: Clear edge to Utah in net.
Special teams: Utah opportunistic; Flames struggling without key pieces.
Series History
The teams have split the 2025-26 season series so far (exact 1-1 or 2-1 edge per reports). This is the final regular-season meeting. Games have been competitive, but Utah has performed well on the road against Calgary.
Betting Trends
Mammoth: Strong as road favorites; 7-3-0 last 10 and covering spreads in recent wins.
Flames: Poor as home underdogs on a losing streak; totals trend Under in low-scoring recent games.
Motivation: Utah playing with purpose; Calgary eliminated.
Game Odds
Utah Mammoth – 162
Calgary Flames 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
