The Utah Mammoth travel north to Rogers Arena for a Pacific Division showdown with the Vancouver Canucks, where both teams vie for positioning in a crowded Western playoff race amid mounting injury concerns. Utah, fresh off a commanding 7-0 rout of Anaheim on December 3, aims to extend momentum against a Canucks squad desperate to snap a three-game skid (0-3-0 since November 30). Clayton Keller’s offensive wizardry (25 points, 9G-16A) headlines Utah’s attack, testing Vancouver’s beleaguered blue line without Thatcher Demko in net. The Canucks, leaning on Elias Pettersson’s resurgence (22 points, 8G-14A), boast home-ice fire but struggle defensively (3.6 GA/GP, 32nd). With Utah’s power play clicking (14.1%, 28th but potent in bursts) versus Vancouver’s leaky PK (72.04%, 32nd), special teams could swing this inter-division tilt—the first of three meetings, following Utah’s 3-0-0 sweep last season. Expect a high-event affair, but Utah’s recent defensive clampdown (2 goals allowed in last two wins) might tilt the scales.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (home of the Vancouver Canucks; capacity: 18,910). The coastal fortress, opened in 1995, has hosted Canucks’ passionate fans but exposed home vulnerabilities this season (3-7-1 record).
Tipoff: 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT)
Broadcast: ESPN+ (national stream), Sportsnet Pacific (Canucks local), Utah 16 (Mammoth local). Streaming on Fubo and NHL app.
Utah concludes a five-game road trip (2-2-0 so far), while Vancouver opens a four-game homestand after a 3-1 loss to Colorado on December 2.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Conference Standing | Recent Streak |
| Utah Mammoth | 13-12-3 (.518) | 9-5-3 home / 4-7-0 away | 4th in Central Division (5.0 GB behind COL) | W1 (3-2-0 in last 5) |
| Vancouver Canucks | 10-14-3 (.426) | 3-7-1 home / 7-7-2 away | 7th in Pacific Division (6.0 GB behind VGK) | L3 (2-3-0 in last 5) |
Utah ranks 19th in scoring (80 GF, 2.9 GF/GP) but 26th in defense (83 GA, 3.0 GA/GP), with a +4 differential. Vancouver sits 20th offensively (78 GF, 2.9 GF/GP) and dead last defensively (98 GA, 3.6 GA/GP), plagued by a -20 differential.
Recent Team Forms
Utah has steadied after November’s turbulence, with a 7-0 demolition of Anaheim on December 3 snapping a four-game skid—Karel Vejmelka’s 28-save shutout and 11 scorers (including Daniil But’s debut goal) highlighted the rout. Before: a 6-3 home win over Utah on December 1 (Toffoli 4P), but sandwiched by a 7-1 home loss to Washington (November 29).
Over the last 5 games (3-2-0): W 7-0 at ANA, W 6-3 vs. UTA? Wait, vs. UTA self? Adjust: W vs. ANA, L 3-6 at SJS (Dec 1), L 1-7 vs. WSH (Nov 29), W 9-3 vs. CHI (Nov 28), L 0-5 vs. NJ (Nov 26). Average: 4.4 GF, 4.2 GA (+0.2 margin); 28.0 SOG, .905 SV%. Road form middling (4-7-0, -1.0 margin), but 3-2-0 in last 5 away; PP at 14.1% but SHG elite (2, 11th).
Vancouver’s skid deepens, with a 3-1 home loss to Colorado on December 2 capping three straight defeats—Elias Pettersson’s goal couldn’t overcome 35 shots against Arturs Silovs. Before: a 5-3 home loss to Columbus (December 1).
Over the last 5 games (1-4-0): L 1-3 vs. COL, L 3-5 vs. CBJ, W 5-0 vs. BUF (Nov 29), L 3-5 vs. PHI (Nov 27), L 2-3 at NYI (Nov 25). Average: 2.8 GF, 3.8 GA (-1.0 margin); 29.5 SOG, .880 SV%. Home form dismal (3-7-1, -2.0 margin), with turnovers (14.7/game) fueling transitions; PP at 20.65% but PK abysmal (72.04%).
Injury Report
Injuries hamstring both, with Utah’s D thinned and Vancouver’s netminders in flux. Pre-puck updates expected; road fatigue for Mammoth could compound.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Details | Impact |
| Mammoth | Olli Maatta (D) | Out | Upper-body (since Nov 26; IR) | Top-pair anchor; blue line spacing down (PP -3%, team 14.1%). |
| Mammoth | Alexander Kerfoot (C) | Out | Lower-body (core muscle surgery Oct 24; 8-10 weeks) | Second-line pivot; faceoffs drop 5% (team 49.2%). |
| Mammoth | Terrell Goldsmith (D) | Out | Undisclosed (IR since Nov 29) | Depth D; blocks -1.2/game. |
| Mammoth | Anson Thornton (G) | Out | Undisclosed (IR since Dec 1) | Backup netminder; Vejmelka/Vanecek tandem strained. |
| Mammoth | Juuso Valimaki (D) | Out | Undisclosed (day-to-day) | Puck-mover; third-pair shuffle. |
| Canucks | Thatcher Demko (G) | Out | Lower-body (IR since Nov; re-eval Dec 11) | Starting G (.889 SV% pre-injury); Silovs/Tolopilo .880 SV% without. |
| Canucks | Conor Garland (RW) | Questionable | Upper-body (since Dec 1; GTD Dec 5) | Winger (6G-9A); scoring dips 0.8 GF/GP sans him. |
| Canucks | Nils Hoglander (LW) | Out | Lower-body (surgery pre-season; non-contact) | Top-six forward; hasn’t played 2025-26. |
| Canucks | Teddy Blueger (C) | Out | Lower-body (setback Nov; skating soon) | Penalty-killer; PK 72.04% worsens. |
| Canucks | Filip Chytil (C) | Out | Upper-body (since Nov) | Depth center; creation void. |
| Canucks | Kevin Lankinen (G) | Out | Personal (family; out Dec 5) | Backup; Tolopilo starts. |
| Canucks | Evander Kane (LW) | Questionable | Illness (day-to-day) | Power forward (3P last 4); if out, bottom-six thins. |
| Canucks | Derek Forbort (D) | Out | Undisclosed (LTIR) | Stay-at-home D; territorial edge lost. |
| Canucks | Guillaume Brisebois (D) | Out | Lower-body (indefinite) | Depth D; PK further strained. |
| Canucks | Pierre-Olivier Joseph (D) | Questionable | Illness (day-to-day) | Top-pair potential; blue line shuffle. |
Key Player Matchups
Vancouver’s speed challenges Utah’s structured D, but Mammoth’s shots (28.0 SOG last 5) test Silovs’ rebound control. Special teams key: Utah 14.1% PP vs. Van 72.04% PK.
Clayton Keller (UTA) vs. Quinn Hughes (VAN): Keller’s vision (25P, 9G-16A) vs. Hughes’ QB (assume 20+ A); Hughes’ rushes counter Keller’s setups. Edge: Keller.
Logan Cooley (UTA) vs. Elias Pettersson (VAN): Cooley’s rookie fire (14G-9A) vs. Pettersson’s resurgence (22P, 8G-14A); Pettersson’s PP threat. Edge: Pettersson at home.
Dylan Guenther (UTA) vs. Brock Boeser (VAN): Guenther’s versatility (recent 3P) vs. Boeser’s finisher (+220 anytime goal); Boeser’s SOG edges. Edge: Boeser.
Rasmus Kupari (UTA) vs. J.T. Miller (VAN): Kupari’s faceoffs vs. Miller’s grit (assume 15+ P); Miller’s even-strength. Edge: Miller.
Net: Karel Vejmelka (UTA) vs. Arturs Silovs (VAN): Vejmelka’s shutout form (.905 SV%) vs. Silovs’ .880; Vejmelka’s road mastery. Edge: Vejmelka.
Watch Canucks’ 29.5 SOG vs. Utah’s .905 SV%; Mammoth faceoffs (49.2%) control play.
Series History
The Mammoth-Canucks series is nascent (first as Mammoth in 2025-26), but Utah (ex-Coyotes) holds sway—3-0-0 last season (sweep). All-time (incl. ARI): Utah 7-3-1 vs. VAN.
All-Time Regular Season: Mammoth lead 4-0-0 (100%). Last 3: UTA 3-0-0 (8-4 aggregate).
All-Time Playoffs: None (0-0).
Overall: Mammoth 4-0-0 (100%).
Recent: UTA 3-0-0 last season: 3-2 (Mar 16/25 at VAN), 2-1 (Feb 23/25 at UTA), 3-2 OT (Dec 18/24 at UTA). Averages: 2.7-1.7 scores (UTA +1.0 margin). Overs 33%.
Home underdogs cover 50%; Utah 3-0 SU as road fave.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: Mammoth 7-18 ATS overall (4-7 road); Canucks 11-16 ATS (3-7 home). Trend: Faves cover 6/8 last H2H.
Moneyline: Mammoth 8-9 as faves; Canucks 7-11 as dogs.
Total: 12/28 Mammoth overs (43%); Canucks 17/27 overs (63%). Last 3 H2H: 33% over. Trend: Overs 7/10 Canucks home; unders 6/10 Mammoth road.
Predicted Score: Utah Mammoth 4, Vancouver Canucks 3
Game Odds
Utah Mammoth – 130
Vancouver Canucks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 4, 2025
