The Mammoth will turn to Vanecek between the pipes for the tail-end of their back-to-back in Toronto on Wednesday. Vanecek picked up his second win in as many starts his last time out, stopping 28 of the 30 shots he faced in a 3-2 win in Boston last Sunday. The 30-year-old netminder carries a 2-1-0 record and a .913 SV% into Wednesday's matchup with the Maple Leafs, where the Mammoth enter action at +130 on the money line.
Utah is off to an impressive 8-4-0 start this season, but will be trying to snap a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) when Vejmelka tends the twine on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Vejmelka has struggled lately, posting a sub-.900 SV% in three of his last four games (2-2-0). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.79 GAA and .890 SV% in nine games this season (6-3-0). Utah enters Tuesday's contest as -133 road favorites against a 5-4-3 Buffalo team.
Utah is off to an impressive 8-4-0 start this season, but will be trying to snap a two-game losing skid (0-2-0) when Vejmelka tends the twine on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. Vejmelka has struggled lately, posting a sub-.900 SV% in three of his last four games (2-2-0). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.79 GAA and .890 SV% in nine games this season (6-3-0). Utah enters Tuesday's contest as -133 road favorites against a 5-4-3 Buffalo team.
Cooley was drafted third overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and has steadily improved in each of his three seasons. The 21-year-old had a career-high 65 points (25G / 40A) in 75 games in 2024-25 and is off to a hot start in 2025-26, with 12 points (8G / 4A) in his first 11 games. An eight-year contract for Cooley ensures that Utah will have his services secured until his age-29 season.
Utah leads the Central Division with an 8-2-0 record, fueled by a seven-game winning streak and adequate goaltending from Karel Vejmelka. The 29-year-old Czech goalie was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.43 GAA and .905 SV% in seven games this season (6-1-0). The Mammoth enters Tuesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that has been outscored 32-29 through 10 games this season (4-4-2).
Utah leads the Central Division with an 8-2-0 record, fueled by a seven-game winning streak and adequate goaltending from Karel Vejmelka. The 29-year-old Czech goalie was outstanding in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.43 GAA and .905 SV% in seven games this season (6-1-0). The Mammoth enters Tuesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers team that has been outscored 32-29 through 10 games this season (4-4-2).
McBain exited Utah's most recent game early after only 4:56 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury, but will not miss any more time, suiting up for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The 25-year-old McBain averaged 3.5 hits and 0.3 points per game in the 2024-25 season but is trailing that pace early in 2025-26, averaging only 2.1 hits and 0.1 points through seven games.
Utah has been one of the NHL's best defensive teams early in the 2025-26 season, allowing only 13 goals (2.17 GA / GP) through six games (5-1-0), and will roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Thursday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Czech goalie is off to a great start to the season, posting a solid 2.20 GAA and .911 SV% in five games (4-1-0). Utah enters Thursday's outing as a slight +104 road underdog against a St. Louis team with a 3-2-1 record.
Agozzino played two games with Utah, recording zero points, and returns to a familiar placed in the AHL after clearing waivers. The 34-year-old Agozzino spent all of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL, where he scored 43 points (20G / 23A) in 55 games with the Tucson Roadrunners. The Mammoth recalled Kevin Rooney from Tucson in a corresponding move.
Andrew Agozzino was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) after he cleared waivers on Thursday, allowing the team to recall Rooney. The 32-year-old Rooney played a career-high 70 games with the Calgary Flames last season, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A). He started the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he recorded four points (3G / 1A) with Tucson.
Utah (4-2-0) is off to a strong start early in the 2025-26 season, among the top teams in the Central Division. They currently rank among the stingiest defensive teams, allowing only 2.17 goals per game. Vejmelka, who returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, has been an active contributor to Utah's defensive prowess, posting a 2.00 GAA and .912 SV% in four outings (3-1-0). That said, Utah enters Tuesday's contest as +128 home underdogs against a Colorado team that leads the Central Division.
Utah (4-2-0) is off to a strong start early in the 2025-26 season, among the top teams in the Central Division. They currently rank among the stingiest defensive teams, allowing only 2.17 goals per game. Vejmelka, who likely returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Colorado Avalanche, has been an active contributor to Utah's defensive prowess, posting a 2.00 GAA and .912 SV% in four outings (3-1-0). That said, Utah enters Tuesday's contest as +128 home underdogs against a Colorado team that leads the Central Division.
Utah's defensive prowess has been on display early in the 2025-26 season, limiting its opposition to only eight total goals. However, they have only translated their defensive effectiveness into a 2-2-0 record due to difficulties offensively, only scoring eight goals in the process. Vejmelka will likely be between the pipes on Friday against the San Jose Sharks, looking to build on an already impressive 1.67 GAA and .929 SV% through three games (2-1-0). The Mammoth enter Friday's contest as sizable -245 home favorites against a Sharks team searching for their first win this season (0-1-2).
