Venue and Event Overview
The Utah Mammoth (12-10-3) face the St. Louis Blues (8-10-7) in a Central Division inter-conference matchup that contrasts Utah’s balanced form with St. Louis’s defensive struggles amid a rebuild. The Mammoth, fourth in the Central and on a 3-2 streak in their last five, aim to extend their road success (5-7-2 away) by leveraging their power play (No. 12 at 24.2%) against the Blues’ penalty kill (No. 20 at 78.6%). For the Blues, seventh in the Central and 2-3 in their last five, this home game offers a chance to capitalize on their faceoff prowess (No. 10 at 52.8%) and exploit Utah’s occasional turnover issues (13.4 per game, No. 22). Key narratives include Utah’s transition speed (No. 16 in fast-break goals at 0.5 per game) vs. St. Louis’s shutdown defense (No. 24 in goals against at 3.42 per game), and the goaltending duel between Karel Vejmelka’s consistency and Jordan Binnington’s rebound. This evening tilt at Enterprise Center could turn on special teams and rebounding, with both teams averaging around 28 shots per game.
Puckdrop: 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM CT). Puck drop is broadcast on ESPN+, with local coverage on Bally Sports Midwest (STL) and FanDuel Sports Network Mountain (UTA). Streaming options include ESPN+ and NHL.TV; pre-game coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET.
Injury Report
Injuries are light for both teams, with Utah managing forward depth and St. Louis dealing with minor defensive issues, projecting a slight +1.2 net rating edge for the Mammoth if their key players are active.
Utah Mammoth:
Barrett Hayton (C, Day-To-Day – Illness): Forward day-to-day and missed practice; game-time decision, his absence weakens faceoffs and secondary scoring (0.4 PPG).
Olli Maatta (D, IR – Undisclosed): Defenseman on IR since November 27, expected return December 6; hurts shutdown pairings.
No other major concerns: Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev, and Karel Vejmelka are fully cleared.
St. Louis Blues:
None listed as of November 29, 2025. The team is at full strength, with key players like Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou, and Jordan Binnington all cleared and participating in morning skate. Monitor for any last-minute scratches.
Team Recent Forms
Utah Mammoth:
Strengths: Balanced offense (No. 17, 2.96 GPG) with depth from Cooley and Guenther; good rebounding (+0.4 margin, No. 14). Power play average (No. 12, 24.2%).
Weaknesses: Defensive lapses (No. 18 in goals against at 3.04 per game) and penalty kill inconsistencies (No. 16, 80.2%).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games: 3-2-0, 16 GF, 14 GA): L 3-4 vs. MTL (Nov 28, close loss); W 7-4 vs. STL (Oct 23, offensive explosion); L 3-2 OT at DAL (Nov 25, defensive stand); W 5-2 vs. CBJ (Nov 23, strong PP); W 4-1 vs. ANA (Nov 22, dominant D). Mammoth are 7-3-2 in November, averaging 3.1 GPG (up 0.3 from October), on a one-game losing streak.
St. Louis Blues:
Strengths: Defensive structure (No. 24, 3.42 GAA) with rebounding (+0.2 margin, No. 16); solid penalty kill (No. 20, 78.6%).
Weaknesses: Offensive struggles (No. 28, 2.68 GPG) and power play lapses (No. 28, 14.3%).
Recent Form (Last 5 Games: 2-2-1, 12 GF, 14 GA): W 2-1 vs. NYI (Nov 28, Binnington 26 saves); L 3-2 SO at OTT (Nov 25, defensive stand); W 4-3 vs. CBJ (Nov 24, Faulk 2 assists); L 4-2 at BOS (Nov 22, poor PP); L 4-3 OT vs. PIT (Nov 20, late collapse). Blues are 4-6-1 in November, averaging 2.8 GPG (down 0.4 from October), on a one-game win streak.
Series History
The Blues and Mammoth have played 5 games, with St. Louis winning 2 and Utah winning 3. The Mammoth won the previous matchup 7-4. In St. Louis, the Blues have a 1-1 record vs. Utah. Recent games average 6.2 goals (Over in 3/5 last five). Trend: Road team wins 2/5 recent; Mammoth 3-2 in series overall.
Key Player Matchups
Logan Cooley (UTA) vs. Robert Thomas (STL): Cooley’s scoring (0.5 GPG) vs. Thomas’ playmaking (0.8 PPG); forward duel. Edge: Thomas vision.
Karel Vejmelka (UTA) vs. Jordan Binnington (STL): Vejmelka’s consistency (2.78 GAA) vs. Binnington’s volume (3.11 GAA, .882 SV%); goaltending battle. Edge: Vejmelka road form.
Mikhail Sergachev (UTA) vs. Justin Faulk (STL): Sergachev’s puck-moving (0.5 PPG from D) vs. Faulk’s shutdown (1.2 BPG); blue-line clash. Edge: Sergachev creativity.
Dylan Guenther (UTA) vs. Jordan Kyrou (STL): Guenther’s sniping (0.4 GPG) vs. Kyrou’s speed (0.6 PPG); wing matchup. Edge: Kyrou physicality.
Bench: Mammoth’s Depth vs. Blues’ Grit: UTA +1.0 bench net vs. STL +0.8; Cooley’s line vs. Thomas’ energy.
Focus: Cooley’s goals vs. Blues’ PK; Binnington’s saves vs. Utah’s shots (No. 18 at 28.2 per game).
Betting Trends
Trends: UTA 3-2 in last 5; STL 2-2-1 in last 5; Mammoth 3-2 in series. Last 5 H2H: Over hit 3/5 (avg. 6.2 goals). Kyrou O0.5 pts (-125) hit 6/10.
Game Odds
Utah Mammoth – 110
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
