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On 5-Game Win Streak, Mammoth Take on Reeling Wild
The Utah Mammoth are rolling early in the season, riding a five-game win streak into Saturday’s matchup against the struggling Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul. Despite their strong start, Utah’s players and coaches insist they haven’t hit their ceiling yet.
After opening the year 6-2-0, Utah’s confidence is building, but forward Logan Cooley, who netted a hat trick in Thursday’s 7-4 win over the St. Louis Blues, said the team remains grounded.
“It’s big, obviously, beating Colorado and St. Louis — divisional opponents,” Cooley said. “But you can’t get too high or too low in this league. Once we clean up a few things, we’ll be in an even better spot.”
Utah’s current four-game road trip began with that victory in St. Louis and continues Saturday in Minnesota. The Mammoth’s surge has been powered by efficient scoring depth and strong goaltending, establishing them as one of the top teams in the Western Conference through the early stretch.
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Game Information
Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs. Minnesota Wild
Venue: Xcel Energy Center – Saint Paul, MN
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Broadcast: ESPN+
Odds: Mammoth -120 | Wild +100 | Total 6.0
Utah’s Momentum Fueled by Balance and Depth
The Mammoth have showcased a complete team effort during their current streak, outscoring opponents 23-12 over their past five games. Their top line has been lethal — Nick Schmaltz (13 points), Clayton Keller (12 points), and Dylan Guenther (9 points) are driving Utah’s high-tempo offense, which ranks among the top five in the NHL for goals per game.
Goaltender Karel Vejmelka continues to provide stability in the crease, improving to 5-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and an .896 save percentage. Against Minnesota, Vejmelka has posted strong career numbers — 6-3-1, 2.59 GAA, .915 SV% — and will likely get his seventh start of the season.
Utah’s puck possession and transition play have been difference-makers, especially late in games. The Mammoth have scored 11 third-period goals during their win streak and lead the league in even-strength goal differential.
Fans tracking their performance and betting trends can view up-to-date odds and metrics on the NHL odds page.
Minnesota Searching for Answers
The Minnesota Wild are trending in the opposite direction. After dropping four of their last five, the Wild return home looking to regain their identity and consistency. Wednesday’s 4-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils capped a disappointing road trip and left the team sitting at 2-5-1.
“We have to keep building,” defenseman Jared Spurgeon said. “We’re not where we want to be right now, but we’re going home to a great crowd — hopefully we can get it going.”
Offensively, Matt Boldy has been Minnesota’s most reliable threat with 11 points (5G, 6A) in eight games, followed closely by Kirill Kaprizov (10 points). Still, the Wild’s secondary scoring has been inconsistent, and their power play has sputtered, converting on just 14% of opportunities.
Goaltender Filip Gustavsson (2-4-0, 3.04 GAA, .902 SV%) is expected to start again. His track record against Utah isn’t favorable — 1-1-0 with a 3.88 GAA and .852 SV% in two matchups last year — and he’ll need to be sharp against one of the hottest offenses in hockey.
Minnesota’s six-game homestand could be a turning point, and their play at Xcel Energy Center often improves with the energy of the home crowd. Bettors can find how the Wild’s home-ice splits compare across the league in the NHL picks section.
Projected Lineups
Utah Mammoth (6-2-0)
Keller – Schmaltz – Guenther
Cooley – Hayton – Crouse
McBain – Bjugstad – Boyd
Fischer – O’Brien – Carcone
Vejmelka (G)
Minnesota Wild (2-5-1)
Kaprizov – Eriksson Ek – Boldy
Rossi – Zuccarello – Faber
Foligno – Hartman – Gaudreau
Lucchini – Lettieri – Duhaime
Gustavsson (G)
Analysis
The Mammoth enter this matchup with superior form, balanced scoring, and stronger goaltending. Their confidence and execution late in games have separated them from middling teams like Minnesota. The Wild, meanwhile, are searching for rhythm offensively and struggling to limit high-danger chances — a dangerous combination against Utah’s depth.
Minnesota’s best chance lies in tightening defensive coverage and getting early goals from their top line. If they can dictate tempo and stay disciplined, they can hang around. But Utah’s relentless puck control and finishing touch could quickly turn momentum.
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Prediction
Utah’s chemistry and confidence give them the edge, even on the road. Expect Minnesota to come out with energy, but the Mammoth’s pace and scoring balance should carry them to a sixth straight win.
Projected Score: Mammoth 4, Wild 2
Best Bets: Utah ML (-120), Under 6.0 (-110)
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