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Penguins rally but fall short against Mammoth in 5-4 loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Penguins rally but fall short against Mammoth in 5-4 loss

Summary

The Pittsburgh Penguins lost 5-4 to the Utah Mammoth on October 19 in Salt Lake City. The Penguins struggled early, trailing 5-2 at one point before a late surge narrowed the final margin. Egor Chinakhov returned to the Penguins' lineup after injury, affecting their line adjustments and defensive pairings. The Mammoth's strong power play was a key factor, highlighted by Nick Schmaltz's goal early in the third period, which extended their lead. The Penguins have now lost consecutive games and look to regroup as they prepare for their next matchup.

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Status Watch

•Penguins lose 5-4 to the Mammoth in Salt Lake City.
•Utah led 5-2 before Penguins made a late comeback attempt.
•Egor Chinakhov returned from injury, impacting line changes.
•Nick Schmaltz scored early in the third, extending Utah's lead.
•The Penguins face their next game looking to improve performance.

Latest Updates

3:50 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins/Mammoth Recap: Comeback effort falls short, Pens lose 5-4

What they're saying

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Pregame The Penguins make nearly wholesale changes to their lines. Egor Chinakhov is back from injury and playing on the top line. Rickard Rakell moves down to the third line, Nick Robertson bumps back to the fourth line. Elmer Soderblom is out of the lineup, as is Sam Girard. The Pens respond to that by […]
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