The Ottawa Senators travel west to face the Utah Mammoth in an interconference tilt that could see Ottawa’s balanced attack test Utah’s home resilience. As a new franchise, Utah has shown flashes of competitiveness but struggles with consistency, while Ottawa aims to climb the Atlantic standings with strong recent play. This matchup at Delta Center highlights youth vs. experience, with potential for high-scoring action given both teams’ offensive trends. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all key aspects.
Venue Location
The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This 18,300-seat multi-purpose arena serves as the Mammoth’s home and is known for its vibrant atmosphere, especially in tight games. Utah has a 10-10-2 home record this season, making it a neutral ground for visitors.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 9:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MT local time). The game will be available on regional broadcasts and streamed via ESPN+ or NHL Network.
Recent Team Forms
Ottawa has been solid lately with a mix of wins against tough opponents, while Utah has alternated results but shown home strength.
Ottawa Senators: The Senators are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.4 goals per game while allowing 2.9. They’ve won three of their last four, including a 4-2 victory over Winnipeg on January 3 and a 4-3 win over Washington on January 1. Power play: 22.8% (top-10), penalty kill: 80.5% (mid-pack). Key trend: Over in 5 of last 8, with strong third periods (leading league in third-period goals).
Utah Mammoth: The Mammoth are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, scoring 3.0 goals per game but allowing 3.2. They’ve split their last four home games, with a 3-2 loss to New York Rangers on January 5 and a 1-4 defeat to New Jersey on January 3. Power play: 19.5% (bottom-10), penalty kill: 79.2% (bottom-10). Key trend: Under in 6 of last 9, with defensive focus holding opponents under 3 goals in wins.
| Team | Last 10 Games | Last Game Result | Key Stat from Recent Form |
| Ottawa Senators | 6-3-1 | W 4-2 vs. WPG | 3-1-0 in last 4; Over in 5 of 8; 3.4 GPG average |
| Utah Mammoth | 5-4-1 | L 3-2 vs. NYR | 2-2-0 in last 4 home; Under in 6 of 9; 3.0 GPG average |
Injury Report
Injuries deplete both rosters, particularly Ottawa’s goaltending and Utah’s forward group.
Ottawa Senators:
Lars Eller (C): IR (Foot/Lower Body) – Estimated return January 7; secondary center out, impacting faceoffs and depth.
Linus Ullmark (G): Out (Undisclosed) – Estimated return January 18; starting goalie sidelined, forcing backup reliance.
Utah Mammoth:
Logan Cooley (F): Out (Lower Body) – Key young forward sidelined; hurts secondary scoring and speed.
Player Matchups
This game features young stars and veteran grinders, with Ottawa’s offense potentially overwhelming Utah’s depleted lineup.
Tim Stutzle (OTT) vs. Clayton Keller (UTA): Stutzle leads Ottawa with points (speedy center, strong assists), facing Keller’s scoring threat (Utah’s top goal-scorer). This forward duel could dictate transition play, with Stutzle exploiting Utah’s mid-pack PK (79.2%).
Brady Tkachuk (OTT) vs. Barrett Hayton (UTA): Tkachuk (physical captain, goal leader) vs. Hayton (versatile center). Wing/center battle tests Utah’s blue line, favoring Ottawa’s physicality.
Jake Sanderson (OTT) vs. Logan Cooley (UTA, out): Sanderson (top defenseman, assists) likely matches against Utah’s secondary lines due to Cooley’s absence, potentially shutting down rushes.
Anton Forsberg (OTT) vs. Karel Vejmelka (UTA): Forsberg (.900 SV%, stepping in for Ullmark) vs. Vejmelka (.895 SV%). Goaltending favors Ottawa if Forsberg maintains recent form.
Bench: Ottawa’s depth (e.g., Claude Giroux) vs. Utah’s youth for special teams.
Series History
Ottawa holds a perfect 3-0-0 record all-time against the Mammoth since Utah’s inception, outscoring them 11-3 in those games. Recent matchups include Ottawa’s 4-2 win on November 9, 2025, and 3-1 victory on January 26, 2025. Games average 4.7 total goals, with Ottawa dominating shots (32.3 vs. 25.7) and power plays (25% efficiency). Utah has yet to win at home against Ottawa, often struggling in the third period.
Betting Trends
Ottawa: 19-22 ATS overall (9-12 ATS road); Over in 5 of last 8; 6-1 ATS/SU in last 7 vs. Utah; 49.5% implied win probability.
Utah: 21-22 ATS overall (11-11 ATS home); Under in 6 of last 9; 3-7 ATS in last 10 vs. Ottawa; 4-6 ATS as underdogs.
| Category | Ottawa | Utah |
| ATS Overall | 19-22 | 21-22 |
| ATS Last 10 | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| O/U Overall | 20-21 | 19-24 |
| O/U Last 10 | 5-5 | 3-7 |
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators 6.5
Utah Mammoth – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 6, 2026
