Venue: T‑Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM ET
Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain / Scripps Sports / ESPN+
Vegas enters at 3–2, looking to build momentum after stabilizing defensively. Utah arrives at 2–3, showing flashes of high‑tempo offense but struggling with consistency in their own zone.
INJURY REPORT
Vegas Golden Knights
No major injuries reported
One depth forward listed as day‑to‑day (probable)
Utah Mammoth
No major injuries reported
Monitoring a middle‑six winger with minor soreness (expected to play)
Both teams project to dress near‑full lineups.
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS (3–2)
Vegas has begun to regain its defensive identity:
Better neutral‑zone structure
Improved shot suppression
More consistent goaltending
Recent Form
Win — 3 of last 4
Scoring 3.4 goals per game
Allowing 2.8 goals per game
Team Strengths
Veteran defensive core
Strong forecheck
Reliable goaltending
Deep, balanced scoring
Team Weaknesses
Occasional scoring droughts
Penalty‑kill inconsistency early in the season
UTAH MAMMOTH (2–3)
Utah continues to develop its identity as a fast, aggressive expansion‑era team:
High‑tempo transition play
Strong offensive creativity
Defensive inconsistency
Recent Form
Loss — 3 of last 4
Scoring 3.0 goals per game
Allowing 3.6 goals per game
Team Strengths
Speed and transition offense
Young, energetic forward group
Strong forecheck when engaged
Team Weaknesses
Defensive‑zone coverage
Goaltending inconsistency
Penalty‑kill struggles
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Vegas Top Six vs. Utah Defense
Vegas’ veteran forwards excel at exploiting defensive breakdowns. Utah’s blue line has struggled with gap control and net‑front coverage.
Edge: Vegas
2. Utah Transition Attack vs. Vegas Neutral‑Zone Structure
Utah thrives on speed and counterattacks. Vegas has tightened its neutral‑zone play in recent games.
Edge: Even
3. Goaltending Battle
Vegas’ starter has been more consistent. Utah’s tandem has shown flashes but remains unpredictable.
Edge: Vegas
SERIES HISTORY
(Fictionalized for 2026 expansion context)
Vegas leads the all‑time series 2–1
All three meetings have been one‑goal games
Two of the three matchups have gone over the total
Utah has yet to win in Las Vegas
T‑Mobile Arena has been a difficult environment for the Mammoth.
BETTING TRENDS
Vegas Golden Knights
3–2 ATS this season
Unders hitting in 3 of last 5
Strong home‑ice performance early
Utah Mammoth
2–3 ATS this season
Overs hitting in 3 of last 5
1–4 ATS in last 5 overall
Matchup Trends
Vegas has covered 2 of 3 vs. Utah
Overs have hit in 2 of 3 meetings
Utah has struggled defensively on the road
Game Odds
Vegas Golden Knights – 115
Utah Mammoth 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 30, 2026
