Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
TV/Streaming: Mammoth+, Utah16, NBCSCA (plus ESPN+ and regional options depending on market)
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the teams. Utah holds the better overall record and a stronger home presence, but enters on a multi-game losing streak with several key forwards and defensemen sidelined. San Jose has struggled for consistency, particularly on the road and in recent form, but features high-end young talent led by Macklin Celebrini.
Injury Reports
San Jose Sharks
Igor Chernyshov (LW): Out / IR (upper-body); expected return around Nov. 14 (possible availability or game-time decision).
Quentin Musty (LW): Out / IR-NR (upper-body); longer-term (around early December).
Kyle Keyser (G): Out / IR-NR (upper-body); longer-term (around early December).
Other depth notes include occasional scratches; Alexander Wennberg has recently returned from earlier absence in some reports. Yaroslav Askarov has been the primary starter.
Utah Mammoth
Logan Cooley (C): Day-to-day (upper-body); status uncertain / recently missed time.
Nick Schmaltz (C): Day-to-day (lower-body); recently exited a game and listed questionable/out for recent contests.
Dylan Guenther (RW): Out / IR (upper-body); expected 2–4 weeks / into early December.
Nate Schmidt (D): Out / IR (upper-body); week-to-week / mid-to-late November.
John Marino (D): Out / IR (upper-body); longer-term (early December range).
Maveric Lamoureux (D): Out (shoulder); longer-term.
Utah’s forward depth and blue line are significantly thinned, increasing reliance on remaining core pieces and recent recalls/activations (e.g., Kailer Yamamoto).
Current Roster Highlights and Projected Elements
Sharks key contributors: Macklin Celebrini (team leader in points/goals/assists, high ice time), Will Smith, Ivar Stenberg, Mason Marchment, Tyler Toffoli, Jacob Trouba / Dmitry Orlov on defense. Goalies: Yaroslav Askarov (primary, solid volume and SV% around .894) and Alex Nedeljkovic. Recent combinations often feature Celebrini with skill wingers (Smith/Stenberg groups) and mobile pairs.
Mammoth key contributors: Clayton Keller (high production), Logan Cooley (when healthy; strong goal totals), remaining forwards such as Jack McBain / Anders Lee types, Mikhail Sergachev on defense. Goalies have been a mix (Karel Vejmelka and options like Sebastian Cossa mentioned in projections). Utah generates more offense overall but has defensive and special-teams inconsistencies amplified by absences.
Recent Team Forms
Sharks: Roughly 2-7-1 in the last 10. Low-scoring output in many games (around 1.9 goals per game recently), with defensive issues. They have shown competitiveness in one-goal games and occasional shootout/OT success, but consistency has been lacking. Road record sits around 4-6-1.
Mammoth: Roughly 3-5-2 or similar in the last 10, currently on a multi-game skid (including recent losses). Higher offensive output overall (around 3.3 GF/GP season-long) but elevated goals against and a struggling PK. Home form has been relatively better (around 4-2-1 range). Special teams: Elite power play (top-tier percentage) is a major weapon when healthy.
Utah’s power-play edge and home ice are significant, but injuries and the current skid create vulnerability. San Jose’s youth can create offense in spurts but has trouble sustaining it or locking down games.
Series History
First meeting of the 2026-27 season (series tied 0-0). Prior years’ head-to-head (when Utah was the relocated franchise) have been competitive, with split results and both high- and low-scoring outcomes in the sample.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Macklin Celebrini / Will Smith (SJS) vs. Clayton Keller / remaining Utah centers (Cooley if available): Celebrini’s playmaking and two-way game against Utah’s top remaining skill. High-event potential.
Sharks defense (Trouba/Orlov groups) vs. Utah’s depleted blue line / Sergachev: San Jose will look to exploit mobility and transition against a thinner Utah defense.
Special teams battle: Utah’s strong power play (elite percentage) against San Jose’s average PK; San Jose’s more modest PP vs. Utah’s weaker PK.
Goaltending: Askarov (or Nedeljkovic) vs. Utah’s starter (Vejmelka or Cossa projections). Volume and rebound control could decide a close game.
Depth and physicality: Utah’s remaining forwards vs. San Jose’s bottom-six energy players in a building that can get loud.
Betting Trends
Utah is better at home and owns a clear power-play advantage, but the multi-game skid and key injuries (Cooley, Schmaltz, Guenther, defense) create value opportunities on the underdog. San Jose’s recent low scoring supports under leanings in some spots, though Utah’s PP can push overs.
Utah’s home advantage, superior overall offense, and elite power play should provide enough margin despite the injury list and recent skid. San Jose’s young stars (especially Celebrini) can keep it competitive and generate quality chances, but defensive structure and finishing consistency have been issues. A mid-game push from the Sharks is possible, yet Utah’s ability to convert on the man-advantage and the building atmosphere favor a home victory.
Game Odds
San Jose Sharks 6
Utah Mammoth – 190
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
