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Injuries Keep Coming as Mammoth Lose Nick Schmaltz and Game to Golden Knights

Head coach André Tourigny did say pregame that when you expect something to happen, nothing usually happens. Most were expecting a close, physical game on Wednesday between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights, a rematch of the teams’…

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 6:58 AM
Injuries Keep Coming as Mammoth Lose Nick Schmaltz and Game to Golden Knights
Key Things to Know
  • The Mammoth lost 5-3 to the Golden Knights and saw forward Nick Schmaltz suffer a lower-body injury.
  • Vegas took control with three second-period goals in five minutes after Schmaltz's departure.
  • Utah placed Dylan Guenther and Nate Schmidt on injured reserve prior to Wednesday's game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Utah Mammoth suffered a 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, dropping their third straight game. During the contest, forward Nick Schmaltz suffered a lower-body injury after a hard collision on the boards and did not finish the game. Vegas capitalized on the Mammoth's loss of focus shortly after, scoring three goals in five minutes during the second period.

The loss adds to a mounting injury crisis for the Mammoth, who placed Dylan Guenther and Nate Schmidt on injured reserve prior to the game. Jack McBain led Utah offensively with three points, while Lawson Crouse recorded two points in the defeat.

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