Brief
Nick Schmaltz nets NHL-best fifth goal as Utah Mammoth defeat Devils 5-3
Schmaltz's go‑ahead tally helped Utah snap a 0‑4 franchise losing streak against New Jersey.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL‑best fifth goal of the season as the Utah Mammoth defeated the New Jersey Devils 5‑3 on Tuesday night in Newark, N.J., the Associated Press reported.
What happened
Utah opened the scoring with a power‑play goal by Clayton Keller in the first period. Schmaltz’s go‑ahead goal midway through the second period put the Mammoth ahead 3‑2. The Mammoth added two more goals – a second‑period strike by MacKenzie Weegar and a late third‑period tally by Vincent Trocheck – to seal the win. New Jersey’s Luke Evangelista scored twice and Jesper Boqvist added a third.
What the report adds
The Mammoth went 2‑for‑4 on the power play and have converted on eight of 13 man‑advantage chances this season, according to the AP. Utah’s Karel Vejmelka stopped 30 shots, while New Jersey’s Jake Allen made 26 saves.
What was said
The AP article includes no direct quotations.
How it came about
This victory marked the first time the Mammoth have beaten the Devils, ending a 0‑4 franchise record over the previous two seasons. The team’s next game is at Boston on Thursday, while the Devils host Vancouver on Saturday.
Key facts
- Nick Schmaltz scored his fifth goal of the season, a NHL‑best for him. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Utah Mammoth beat New Jersey Devils 5‑3 in Newark. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Mammoth went 2‑for‑4 on the power play and have scored on eight of 13 opportunities this season. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Karel Vejmelka made 30 saves for Utah; Jake Allen made 26 saves for New Jersey. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Nick Schmaltz scores NHL-best 5th goal and Mammoth beat Devils 5-3”
