Overview
- The Mammoth beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday night to improve to 2-0 to open the 2026–27 season.
- Utah scored three power-play goals in Columbus and is 5-for-7 on the man advantage through two games, a marked turnaround from last season.
- Nick Schmaltz scored twice in the win and recorded his 500th NHL point while Clayton Keller reached 600 career points with an assist.
- Newcomer Sebastian Cossa made his first NHL start for Utah and won while the Mammoth outshot Columbus 31-18 and controlled play for much of the game.
- The wins underline depth added in the offseason and signal a faster, more aggressive identity for Utah that will face a tougher check in upcoming games such as Sunday’s trip to the New York Rangers.