The Utah Mammoth (24-20-4) will face off against the Seattle Kraken (21-16-9) in an exciting NHL matchup on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET at the Delta Center, with the game being broadcasted on ESPN+. As it stands, the Mammoth rank sixth in the Western Conference with 52 points, while the Kraken are just a point behind in seventh place with 51 points, making this contest crucial for both teams in their playoff pursuits.
In terms of player availability, the Mammoth will be without key forwards Logan Cooley (lower body) and Alexander Kerfoot (upper body). The Kraken will also face challenges, as goalie Matt Murray is sidelined due to a lower body injury.
For stats enthusiasts, Mammoth’s Clayton Keller has had a strong season, accumulating 44 points in 48 games, which includes 13 goals and 31 assists. On the defensive side, Karel Vejmelka has a goals-against average of 2.5, with a .902 save percentage, ranking him 30th in the league. For the Kraken, Jordan Eberle has contributed significantly as well, collecting 30 points this season (0.7 per game) with 16 goals and 14 assists over 44 games. Joey Daccord, the Kraken’s goaltender, has faced 77 goals, showcasing a goals-against average of 2.8 and a .900 save percentage, placing him 32nd in the league.
This matchup not only highlights the competitive nature of both teams but also the potential for key performances from their star players. Fans can look forward to an intense game as both sides aim to strengthen their positions in the standings.