Mammoth take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights (39-26-17, in the Pacific Division) will face off against the Utah Mammoth (43-33-6, in the Central Division) in a crucial NHL Playoffs first-round game on Monday at 9:30 p.m. EDT in Salt Lake City.

The Mammoth currently lead the series 2-1, making this matchup a must-win for the Golden Knights. The teams have faced each other seven times this season, with the Mammoth coming out on top in the previous matchup with a score of 4-2. Lawson Crouse was the standout player for the Mammoth in that game, scoring two goals to secure the victory.

Utah boasts a 43-33-6 record overall and has been particularly strong at home with a 23-16-3 record. The Mammoth have been successful in games where they score at least one power-play goal, holding a 21-10-1 record in such instances.

On the other hand, the Golden Knights hold a 39-26-17 record overall and a 19-15-8 record on the road. Vegas has been dominant when scoring three or more goals, boasting a 38-6-11 record in those games.

Key players to watch in this matchup include Clayton Keller for the Mammoth, who has scored 26 goals and 62 assists this season, and Mark Stone for the Golden Knights, who has 28 goals and 44 assists to his name. Crouse has been in fine form for the Mammoth recently, tallying six goals and three assists in his last 10 games, while Mitchell Marner has recorded four goals and seven assists in the same timeframe for the Golden Knights.

In their last 10 games, the Mammoth have a record of 6-4-0, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.1 assists, and 3.1 penalties per game. The team has been solid defensively, conceding an average of 3.1 goals per game. On the other hand, the Golden Knights have a record of 7-2-1 in their last 10 games, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.3 assists, and 3.1 penalties per game. Vegas has been stingy defensively, allowing just 2.2 goals per game.

In terms of injuries, the Mammoth will be without Barrett Hayton due to an upper-body injury, while the Golden Knights will be missing William Karlsson due to a lower-body injury.

This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round of the playoffs. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a thrilling game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Mammoth.

This article was created using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.