Game Details
- Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+, FDSOH, Utah16
This interconference clash pits the Utah Mammoth against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with both teams vying for playoff positioning. The Blue Jackets enter on a three-game winning streak, hosting a Mammoth squad looking to build momentum after inconsistent results. Columbus’s home dominance could be key, but Utah’s road resilience adds intrigue
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have shown flashes of strong play, but Columbus’s current streak gives them momentum at home.
Utah Mammoth (5-5 in last 10 games): The Mammoth average 3.04 goals per game overall but have struggled defensively, allowing 2.82 goals against. They’ve gone 5-1 in their last 6 games on one day’s rest but 6-20 as underdogs of +110 to +150. Key recent results
- Mar 5 vs. PHI: L 0-3 (shutout; outshot 35-23)
- Mar 3 @ EDM: W 4-2
- Mar 1 vs. VAN: L 3-4 (OT)
- Feb 27 @ CGY: W 5-3
- Feb 25 vs. SEA: W 4-1
- Feb 23 @ SEA: L 2-4
- Feb 20 vs. ARI: W 3-2
- Feb 18 @ LAK: L 1-3
- Feb 15 vs. ANA: W 6-2
- Feb 13 @ SJS: L 4-5 (SO)
Utah has trended under in 5 of their last 8 road games and is 4-6 ATS overall recently.
Columbus Blue Jackets (6-4 in last 10 games): The Blue Jackets average 3.2 goals per game during their three-game win streak, holding opponents to 2.5 goals. They’ve outscored foes 12-6 in that span. Key recent results
- Mar 5 vs. FLA: W 4-3 (OT)
- Mar 3 vs. NSH: W 3-2
- Mar 1 @ CBJ: W 5-1
- Feb 27 vs. PIT: L 4-5
- Feb 25 vs. BUF: W 3-2
- Feb 23 @ NYR: L 2-4
- Feb 20 vs. WSH: W 4-2
- Feb 18 @ MTL: L 3-5
- Feb 15 vs. NYI: W 5-3
- Feb 13 @ OTT: L 1-3
Columbus has covered ATS in 5 of their last 7 home games and trends over in 4 of 6 against Western teams.
Injury Report
Injuries could impact both defenses, with Columbus potentially missing key blue-liners and Utah dealing with absences in their back end.
Utah Mammoth
- Mikhail Sergachev (D): Day-to-Day (Undisclosed; did not play Mar 5)
- MacKenzie Weegar (D): Out (Not Injury Related; acquired via trade, status unclear for Mar 7)
- Michael Carcone (F): Out (Illness; missed recent games)
Columbus Blue Jackets
- Dante Fabbro (D): Day-to-Day (Undisclosed; missed Mar 5)
- Boone Jenner (C): Day-to-Day (Lower Body)
- Zachary Werenski (D): Day-to-Day (Illness)
- Brendan Smith (D): Out (Leg; long-term, surgery recovery)
- Mason Marchment (F): Out (Upper Body; week-to-week)
Key Player Matchups
This game highlights offensive stars against defensive anchors, with Columbus’s home ice potentially tilting physical battles.
- Clayton Keller (UTA, RW) vs. Zach Werenski (CBJ, D): Keller (projected 30+ goals, high SOG) leads Utah’s attack with speed and vision. Werenski (day-to-day; 20 goals, 45 assists) must contain Keller’s rushes while adding offense from the blue line.
- Logan Cooley (UTA, C) vs. Adam Fantilli (CBJ, C): Cooley (versatile center, 15+ goals est.) thrives in transition. Fantilli (young star, recent multi-point games) matches Cooley’s pace, controlling faceoffs (52% win rate) and possession.
- Mikhail Sergachev (UTA, D) vs. Johnny Gaudreau (CBJ, LW): Sergachev (day-to-day; defensive leader) anchors Utah’s blue line. Gaudreau (playmaker, 25+ assists) exploits gaps with creativity; this matchup tests Utah’s perimeter defense.
Other notables: Nick Schmaltz (UTA) vs. Boone Jenner (CBJ, day-to-day) for secondary scoring; Connor Ingram (UTA G) vs. Elvis Merzlikins (CBJ G) in net.
Series History
The teams have split recent meetings, with Columbus holding a slight edge overall. All-time, Blue Jackets lead 2-1 in three games, with the last two going to overtime
Key recent results:
- Jan 12, 2026: UTA 2-3 CBJ (OT)
- Feb 7, 2025: CBJ 2-3 UTA (OT)
- Jan 31, 2025: UTA 0-0-1 vs. CBJ (shootout or tie details unclear)
- Dec 3, 2024: UTA 2-1 CBJ (last Mammoth win)
Columbus is 2-0-1 in the last three at home, with unders hitting in 4 of 5 head-to-head.
Betting Trends
- Puck Line: Utah has covered +1.5 in 6 of last 7 as underdogs; Columbus 21-10 ATS at home
- Total: Over has hit in 26 of Utah’s 62 games and 36 of Columbus’s games
- ATS Trends: Columbus 36-23 ATS overall (18-11 home); Utah 32-26 ATS (11-18 away). Columbus 7-3 ATS in last 10; Utah 5-17 SU in last 22 in 4-in-6 situations
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Game Odds
Utah Mammoth 6.5
Columbus Blue Jackets – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
