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The Utah Mammoth (41-30-6) hit the ice against the Nashville Predators (37-31-10) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 9 p.m. ET at Delta Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Mammoth are fifth and the Predators eighth in the Western Conference.
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Predators vs. Mammoth: April 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Venue: Delta Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Mammoth's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.30 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.90 | 6th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.0 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 19.44% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.54% | 18th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.99 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 26th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 22.81% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.13% | 5th |
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Predators vs. Mammoth Top Players
Mammoth
- Clayton Keller has been critical to Utah's offense this season, putting up 80 points in 77 games.
- With 30 goals and 39 assists, Nick Schmaltz is one of the top offensive options for Utah with his 69 points (0.9 per game).
- Dylan Guenther has created 69 points for Utah in 75 games this season, netting a goal on 15.9% of his shots and putting up 37 goals and 32 assists.
- As Utah's top goalie, Karel Vejmelka has recorded 36 wins and 19 losses this season while giving up 159 goals with 1,364 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored 38 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 35 assists (0.4 per game), fueling the Nashville offense with 73 total points (0.9 per game). He takes 3.0 shots per game, shooting 16.2%.
- Ryan O'Reilly has helped lead the attack for Nashville this season with 25 goals and 47 assists.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the top offensive players on the team with 61 total points (39 goals and 22 assists).
- Juuse Saros is 28-20-8 on the season, allowing 172 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 1,457 saves with an .894 save percentage (35th in the league).
Predators vs. Mammoth Injury Report
Mammoth
Jack McBain: Out (Lower Body),
Barrett Hayton: Out (Upper Body)
Predators
Nicolas Hague: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Mammoth's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Kraken | W 6-2 | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Canucks | W 7-4 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Oilers | W 6-5 | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 4/11/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Flames | - | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2026 | Sharks | W 6-3 | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Kings | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/7/2026 | Ducks | W 5-0 | Away |
| 4/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 4/11/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 4/13/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 4/16/2026 | Ducks | - | Home |