Utah Mammoth fall to New York Rangers in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:27 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Utah Mammoth lost their first game of the season on October 4, 2026, falling 4-2 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. This loss marks the Mammoth's first defeat in New York after a perfect 6-0-0 record over the past two seasons. Key moments included a series of odd-man rushes by the Rangers, which the Mammoth struggled to defend. Utah's goaltender Karel Vejmelka had to make several critical saves. Mammoth head coach André Tourigny noted issues with team execution and urged better play reloading after turnovers.
- •Utah Mammoth lost to New York Rangers 4-2 on October 4, 2026.
- •Mammoth allowed multiple odd-man rushes, challenging their defense.
- •Karel Vejmelka made several crucial saves during the game.
- •Andrew Peeke scored his first goal as a Mammoth in the loss.
- •Controversial hit on Dylan Guenther received only a minor penalty.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — Utah Mammoth lose their 1st game of the season
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