The Toronto Maple Leafs (23-15-7) travel to face the Utah Mammoth (22-20-4) in a cross-conference matchup, with the Leafs riding a hot streak of eight wins in their last 10 games against a Mammoth team that’s been inconsistent but strong at home. This is the second meeting of the season, following Toronto’s 4-2 victory over Utah on November 24, 2025. Toronto’s offensive depth will test Utah’s goaltending, while injuries on both sides could force adjustments in lineups and strategy.
Venue Location
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah. This multi-purpose arena, home to the Mammoth since their inception in 2024, seats approximately 18,300 for hockey and features a lively atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 8:00 PM MST (10:00 PM EST). The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, with local feeds on SN (Leafs) and KSL (Mammoth), and radio coverage on Sportsnet 590 (Leafs) and KSL Sports Zone (Mammoth).
Recent Team Forms
The Maple Leafs are on fire, going 8-0-2 in their last 10 with strong goaltending and timely scoring (averaging 3.7 goals per game). Utah is 4-5-1 in their last 10, relying on home ice but struggling defensively (allowing 3.2 goals against per game recently).
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last five games:
| Team | Date | Opponent | Result | Key Performers |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jan 12, 2026 | at Colorado Avalanche | W 4-3 OT | William Nylander: GWG (OT); Joseph Woll: 32 SV |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jan 10, 2026 | vs. Vancouver Canucks | W 5-0 | Mitch Marner: 2 G, 1 A; Woll: Shutout, 28 SV |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jan 8, 2026 | vs. New Jersey Devils | W 4-0 | John Tavares: 1 G, 2 A; Woll: Shutout, 33 SV |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jan 6, 2026 | at Florida Panthers | W 4-1 | Auston Matthews: 2 G; Morgan Rielly: 2 A |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | Jan 5, 2026 | vs. Montreal Canadiens | W 3-2 | Matthews: GWG; Woll: 30 SV |
| Utah Mammoth | Jan 11, 2026 | vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | L 2-3 | Roman Josi: 1 G, 1 A; Juuse Saros: 28 SV |
| Utah Mammoth | Jan 9, 2026 | at New Jersey Devils | L 1-4 | Filip Forsberg: 1 G |
| Utah Mammoth | Jan 7, 2026 | vs. New York Rangers | W 3-2 | Josi: GWG; Saros: 30 SV |
| Utah Mammoth | Jan 5, 2026 | at New York Islanders | W 7-2 | Ryan O’Reilly: 2 G, 2 A; Saros: 25 SV |
| Utah Mammoth | Jan 3, 2026 | vs. New Jersey Devils | L 4-1 | Gustav Nyquist: 1 G |
Injury Report
Toronto Maple Leafs: Anthony Stolarz (G, day-to-day, upper body – could return soon), Chris Tanev (D, out, groin – expected back Jan 31), Dakota Joshua (C, out, upper body – expected back Jan 31), Nicholas Robertson (LW, out until at least Jan 13, lower body), Dakota Mermis (D, out until Jan 25, undisclosed).
Utah Mammoth: Alexander Kerfoot (C, IR, upper body – week-to-week), Logan Cooley (C, IR, lower body – placed on IR Dec 13), Jack McBain (C, day-to-day, undisclosed), Barrett Hayton (C, day-to-day, undisclosed).
Toronto’s injuries hit their defense and depth, while Utah’s forward absences could hinder secondary scoring.
Key
Player Matchups
This game showcases offensive talent against defensive grit, with Toronto’s stars potentially exploiting Utah’s injuries.
Auston Matthews (TOR) vs. Roman Josi (UTA): Matthews (leading Leafs with 28 goals) brings scoring prowess, but Josi’s all-around play (recent multi-point games) could contain him on the blue line.
Mitch Marner (TOR) vs. Ryan O’Reilly (UTA): Marner’s creativity (40+ assists) faces O’Reilly’s shutdown center role, impacting faceoffs and transitions.
Filip Forsberg (UTA) vs. Morgan Rielly (TOR): Forsberg’s shot (25 goals) tests Rielly’s mobility, especially on the power play where Utah ranks mid-pack.
William Nylander (TOR) vs. Colton Parayko (UTA): Nylander’s speed (recent OT winner) vs. Parayko’s physicality could create odd-man rushes.
Goaltending: Joseph Woll (TOR) vs. Juuse Saros (UTA): Woll (recent shutouts, 2.40 GAA) vs. Saros (strong home form) – Toronto’s hot streak gives Woll the nod.
Toronto’s depth edges out, but Utah’s veterans could capitalize on Leafs’ injuries.
Series History
The Maple Leafs hold a perfect 3-0-0 all-time record against the Mammoth since Utah’s entry into the league in 2024, outscoring them 12-5 in those games. Utah is 0-1-1 at home vs. Toronto, with their lone point coming in an overtime loss. Recent matchups average 5.7 total goals, often decided in the third period.
Betting Trends
Spread: Toronto is 7-3 ATS in last 10, covering in 6 of 8 road games. Utah is 5-5 ATS at home but 4-6 ATS overall.
Moneyline: Toronto is 4-1 as underdogs recently.
Over/Under: Over hitting in 6 of last 10 Toronto games and 5 of Utah’s last 10. Head-to-heads lean over (average 5.7 goals).
Trends: Toronto is 8-0-2 SU in last 10 (+8 units), while Utah is 2-3 SU at home vs. Eastern teams.
Game Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs 6.5
Utah Mammoth – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, January 12, 2026
