The Utah Mammoth were one of the pleasant surprises in the NHL last season, but they won't be sneaking up on anyone when they open their 2026-27 campaign Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks in Salt Lake City.
The Utah Mammoth open their 2026-27 NHL regular season on Thursday night hosting the Chicago Blackhawks in Salt Lake City. After a breakthrough playoff run last season, Utah enters the year with higher expectations and added veteran experience, while Chicago aims to rebound following a 5-2 opening-night loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Utah acquired veterans Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck during the offseason to bolster a young roster featuring Clayton Keller, Dylan Guenther, and Logan Cooley. However, Mammoth defenseman Maveric Lamoureux is out after shoulder surgery, while Chicago remains without captain Connor Bedard due to a shoulder injury.
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