Utah Mammoth News

Stenlund missed Monday's game against the Dallas Stars, but was back in the lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. That said, he continues battling an undisclosed injury, making his status uncertain for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old Stenlund has 16 points (4G / 12A) in 67 games this season.

Comments from Mammoth head coach André Tourigny seemed to suggest the team was leaning towards starting Karel Vejmelka on back-to-back nights, but Utah will ultimately go the conventional route and give Vanecek the nod on Friday. Vanecek secured the victory in his last start, stopping 27 of the 30 shots he faced in an impressive 6-3 win in Dallas on Monday. The 30-year-old netminder carries a 5-9-3 record and an .889 SV% into Friday night's game, where the Mammoth enter action at +110 on the money line.

Stenlund missed Monday's game against the Dallas Stars, but was back in the lineup on Thursday against the Vegas Golden Knights. That said, he continues battling an undisclosed injury, making his status uncertain for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks. The 29-year-old Stenlund has 16 points (4G / 12A) in 67 games this season.

Carcone has had an excellent season in Utah, primarily in a bottom-six role, and has earned himself a two-year contract extension. The 29-year-old forward is averaging 12:25 time-on-ice through 66 games and has 26 points (14G / 12A), just three points short of the career-high 29 points he scored in 74 games two seasons ago.

Stenlund will draw right back into the lineup after missing Monday's game in Dallas with a lower-body injury. Brandon Tanev will sit in his place.

Tanev will immediately exit the lineup after drawing in for Monday's game in Dallas. Kevin Stenlund will dress in his place.

Vejmelka will make his league-leading 53rd start of the season tonight after a rare night off on Monday. Utah's workhorse netminder has struggled a bit of late, going 0-2-1 with an .842 SV% in his last three starts. Despite the small cold streak, he still owns an impressive 30-18-3 record on the season. Vejmelka will be tested once again this evening, as the Mammoth enter action as slight underdogs at +110 on the money line.

Tanev was a late addition on Monday, slotting in for the injured Kevin Stenlund. Tanev has zero goals and two assists in 45 games this season.

Stenlund was a surprise scratch on Monday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Brandon Tanev will draw into the lineup in his place.

Despite Karel Vejmelka being the first goalie off the ice at the Mammoth's morning skate on Monday (typically an indicator of the night's starter), it will be Vanecek who gets the start in Dallas. Vanecek's last start came back on March 9th when he allowed three goals on 26 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks. The 30-year-old netminder owns a 4-9-3 record and an .889 SV% on the season. The Mammoth enter Monday's contest as +137 road underdogs against the NHL's hottest team, the Dallas Stars, who are 14-0-1 in their last 15 games.

Vejmelka has battled some adversity lately and hopes to return to form on Monday, tending the twine against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Czech goalie has struggled since returning from the Olympic break, allowing three or more goals in six of eight games (3-4-1) while posting a pedestrian 3.49 GAA and .866 SV%. The Mammoth enter Monday's contest as +137 road underdogs against the NHL's hottest team, the Dallas Stars, who are 14-0-1 in their last 15 games.

Sergachev has not played in over a week, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 27-year-old Sergachev is having a terrific season with Utah, scoring 42 points (10G / 32A) in 61 games, and will reclaim his spot on the top powerplay unit when he returns.

Vejmelka had a troubling performance in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, allowing five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a sub. 900 SV% in four of six games since returning from the Olympic break (3-3-0), posting a subpar 3.50 GAA and .871 SV%. The Mammoth enter Thursday's contest as -221 home favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has been trending upwards, collecting at least a point in five straight games (3-0-2).

Sergachev has not played in over a week, but was back at practice as a full participant on Thursday, indicating that if he is not ready to play on Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, he should be ready for Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 27-year-old Sergachev is having a terrific season with Utah, scoring 42 points (10G / 32A) in 61 games, and will reclaim his spot on the top powerplay unit when he returns.

Vejmelka had a troubling performance in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Wild, allowing five goals on 30 shots (.833 SV%). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a sub. 900 SV% in four of six games since returning from the Olympic break (3-3-0), posting a subpar 3.50 GAA and .871 SV%. The Mammoth enter Thursday's contest as -221 home favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team that has been trending upwards, collecting at least a point in five straight games (3-0-2).

Schmaltz has become a reliable top-six forward in recent seasons and has been awarded a massive eight-year contract extension. The 30-year-old forward has scored over 50 points and at least 20 goals in each of his previous four seasons. He currently is pacing for career bests in all major offensive categories this season, with 59 points (24G / 35A) through 65 games.