The New Jersey Devils (19-14-1) travel to face the Utah Mammoth (17-15-3) in an inter-conference matchup. The Devils are clinging to a playoff spot in the Metropolitan Division with strong offensive depth despite injuries, while the Mammoth aim to climb in the Central Division standings at home. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key elements for this contest.
Venue Location
The game will be held at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This 18,300-capacity arena, home to the Mammoth since their inception, offers a high-energy environment and has been a tough venue for visitors this season.
Puckdrop: 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT local time).
The game will be available on ESPN+, MSG Sportsnet, and KASW, with streaming options on Fubo.
Team Records
New Jersey Devils: 19-14-1 (39 points, 4th in Metropolitan Division)
Utah Mammoth: 17-15-3 (37 points, 5th in Central Division)
New Jersey has shown resilience with a top-10 offense but middling defense, while Utah relies on balanced scoring and home-ice advantage.
Recent Team Forms
The Devils are struggling, going 3-7-0 in their last 10 games with a -10 goal differential (25-35).
Utah has been more consistent at 5-4-1 in their last 10, with a +2 goal differential (30-28).
New Jersey Devils Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 17 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L | 0-3 | Shutout; offensive drought |
| Dec 14 | vs. Vancouver Canucks | L | 1-2 | Close defensive battle |
| Dec 13 | vs. Anaheim Ducks | W | 4-1 | Balanced attack |
| Dec 11 | vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 4-8 | Defensive collapse |
| Dec 9 | vs. Ottawa Senators | W | 4-3 | Late comeback |
| Dec 6 | vs. Boston Bruins | L | 1-4 | Struggled on power play |
| Dec 5 | vs. Vegas Golden Knights | L | 0-3 | Another shutout |
| Dec 3 | vs. Dallas Stars | L | 0-3 | No offense generated |
| Nov 30 | vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | L | 3-5 | High-scoring loss |
| Nov 28 | vs. Philadelphia Flyers | W | 4-2 | Solid goaltending win |
Utah Mammoth Last 10 Games:
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Key Notes |
| Dec 16 | at Boston Bruins | L | 1-4 | Road struggles |
| Dec 14 | at Pittsburgh Penguins | W | 5-2 | Offensive breakout |
| Dec 12 | vs. Seattle Kraken | W | 5-3 | Power-play efficiency |
| Dec 10 | vs. Florida Panthers | W | 3-2 | Tight victory |
| Dec 8 | at Los Angeles Kings | L (OT) | 2-3 | Point earned |
| Dec 6 | vs. Detroit Red Wings | W | 4-1 | Strong defense |
| Dec 4 | at Vancouver Canucks | L | 1-4 | Limited scoring |
| Dec 1 | vs. Colorado Avalanche | L | 2-4 | Outmatched |
| Nov 29 | vs. Chicago Blackhawks | W | 3-1 | Home win |
| Nov 27 | at Winnipeg Jets | L | 2-3 | Close road loss |
Injury Report
Injuries are hitting the Devils harder, particularly in key offensive roles, while Utah deals with depth issues.
New Jersey Devils:
Jack Hughes (C): Out (Finger).
A significant loss, as he’s a top playmaker.
Timo Meier (RW): Injured Reserve (Undisclosed).
11 goals, 13 assists this season.
Simon Nemec (D): Out (Undisclosed).
7 goals, 11 assists.
Arseny Gritsyuk (F): Injured Reserve (Undisclosed).
7 goals.
Zack MacEwen (RW): Out (Lower Body).
Evgenii Dadonov (F): Injured Reserve (Undisclosed).
Utah Mammoth:
Logan Cooley (C): Out (Lower Body).
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Placed on IR December 6.
Olli Maatta (D): Out (Upper Body).
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On IR since November 27.
Barrett Hayton (C): Out (Illness).
Jack McBain (C): Out (Upper Body).
Alexander Kerfoot (C): Day-to-Day (Undisclosed).
These absences could limit both teams’ depth, potentially leading to a defensive-minded game.
Player Matchups
Key battles will focus on offensive stars and goaltending, with New Jersey’s scoring threats facing Utah’s structured defense. Season stats highlight balanced contributions.
Nico Hischier (NJD, C, 10G-16A-26P) vs. Nick Schmaltz (UTA, C, 12G-19A-31P): Hischier’s two-way play challenges Schmaltz’s creativity in the center matchup.
Jesper Bratt (NJD, LW, 6G-23A-29P) vs. Clayton Keller (UTA, RW, 11G-19A-30P): Bratt’s speed vs. Keller’s scoring touch could produce highlight-reel moments.
Dawson Mercer (NJD, RW, ~10G-15A) vs. Dylan Guenther (UTA, RW, 16G-14A-30P): Young wingers battling for space in high-danger areas.
Luke Hughes (NJD, D, ~5G-20A) vs. Lawson Crouse (UTA, LW, ~10G-15A): Hughes’ mobility defends against Crouse’s physical net-front presence.
Goaltending: Jacob Markstrom (NJD, ~2.60 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. Karel Vejmelka (UTA, ~2.80 GAA, .900 SV%): A veteran duel where rebound control and high-danger saves will be crucial.
New Jersey averages 3.1 GPG (12th) but allows 3.2 (20th), while Utah scores 2.9 (18th) and allows 3.0 (15th).Series HistoryAs a new franchise, the Mammoth have limited history with the Devils, meeting just twice previously.
New Jersey holds a 2-0-0 edge, outscoring Utah 6-2. The most recent game was a 3-1 Devils win on March 1, 2025.
Games have been low-scoring, averaging 4.0 goals, with the under hitting both times.
Betting Trends
Utah enters as the slight home favorite, with trends pointing to unders in recent games for both teams.
Devils are 3-7 in their last 10 games, 4-6 ATS; 2-5 ATS on the road.
Mammoth are 5-4-1 in their last 10, 6-4 ATS; 7-3 ATS at home.
The under has hit in 7 of New Jersey’s last 10 games and 6 of Utah’s last 8 home games.
In head-to-head, the under is 2-0; home team is 1-1.
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils 5.5
Utah Mammoth – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 18, 2025
