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3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-0 Preseason Win Over Avalanche

We are less than a week away from the start of the Utah Mammoth’s 2026-27 season. Saturday marked one of the final hurdles before the party begins: the final preseason game.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 3:05 AM
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 2-0 Preseason Win Over Avalanche
Key Things to Know
  • The Utah Mammoth defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-0 in their final preseason game.
  • Goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped all 25 shots to record a shutout victory.
  • Utah scored on the power play for the third consecutive preseason contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Utah Mammoth earned a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday in their final preseason matchup before the 2026-27 NHL regular season begins. Utah utilized a roster close to its projected opening night lineup against an Avalanche squad composed largely of AHL players. Logan Cooley helped create a power-play goal as Utah converted on the man advantage for the third consecutive game.

Goaltender Karel Vejmelka earned his first shutout of the preseason by stopping all 25 shots faced. Head coach André Tourigny noted that special teams remain a work in progress despite early success on the power play, where the team finished 1-for-9 on the night.

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