Nick Schmaltz scores fifth goal as Mammoth top Devils 5-3
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season as the Utah Mammoth defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on October 6 in Newark. Along with Schmaltz's goal, the Mammoth received contributions from Clayton Keller, MacKenzie Weegar, Lawson Crouse, and Vincent Trocheck. The team performed well on power plays, converting 2 of 4 opportunities. Mikhail Sergachev reached 300 career assists during the match but left in the second period after an injury. New Jersey's Luke Evangelista scored twice, with Jesper Boqvist adding another goal. Next, Utah faces Boston, and New Jersey hosts Vancouver on October 8.
- •Utah Mammoth scored five goals against New Jersey Devils on October 6.
- •Mammoth scored 2 of 4 on power plays during the game.
- •Mikhail Sergachev achieved 300 career assists before leaving with an injury.
- •Luke Evangelista scored twice for the Devils in the loss.
- •Utah's next game is against Boston on October 8.
- 2:37 AMYahoo Sports — Devils' rally falls short in 5-3 loss to Mammoth
- 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Schmaltz scores NHL-best 5th goal and Mammoth beat Devils 5-3
"(AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.Clayton Keller, MacKenzie Weegar, Lawson Crouse and Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Mammoth, and Mikhail Sergachev had three assists to surpass 300 for his career before leaving the game when he took a puck to the back of the helmet late in the second period.
"Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:37 AMDevils' rally falls short in 5-3 loss to Mammoth
Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:17 AMNick Schmaltz scores NHL-best 5th goal and Mammoth beat Devils 5-3
(AP) — Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Tuesday night.Clayton Keller, MacKenzie Weegar, Lawson Crouse and Vincent Trocheck also scored for the Mammoth, and Mikhail Sergachev had three assists to surpass 300 for his career before leaving the game when he took a puck to the back of the helmet late in the second period.
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