Utah is battling through a four-game losing skid and will switch things up on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks, with Barrett Hayton and Brandon Tanev coming out of the lineup. The 25-year-old Hayton has seen prime offensive deployment lately, including some reps on the team's top powerplay unit, but still only has five points (3G / 2A) in 24 games this season.
Only 24 games into the regular season, the Mammoth find themselves on a four-game losing skid for the second time. The team has failed to receive consistent goaltending, as evident from Vejmelka's 2.87 GAA and .882 SV% through 20 games (10-7-2). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a .822 SV% in his last three appearances (0-2-0). Still, the Mammoth enters Wednesday's contest with even -105 odds against an Anaheim Ducks team that defeated them 3-2 earlier this month.
Lamoureux was drafted 29th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut with Utah last season, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in 15 games. He has nine points (0G / 9A) in 19 games with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) this season. Kevin Rooney has been assigned to Tucson in a corresponding move.
But was drafted 12th overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft and could be poised to make his NHL debut after being recalled by Utah on Tuesday. The 20-year-old forward has 17 points (8G / 9A) in 19 games this season with the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL).
Cooley exited Saturday's 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues after a scary knee-on-knee collision with Alexey Toropchenko. He was in distress and needed to be helped off the ice, but fortunately is able to return to the lineup on Monday. The 21-year-old Cooley has been excellent for Utah this season, scoring 23 points (14G / 9A) in 26 games.
The Mammoth have lost three straight and hope to return to the win column on Monday, turning to Vejmelka to tend the twine against the San Jose Sharks. The 29-year-old Vejemelka was excellent in his most recent outing, but received no goal support, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He has a pedestrian 2.74 GAA and .887 SV% in 19 games this season (10-7-2), but has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), saving 84 of 92 combined shots (.913 SV%). Utah enters Monday's contest as -152 road favourites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 earlier this month.
The Mammoth have lost three straight and hope to return to the win column on Monday, turning to Vejmelka to tend the twine against the San Jose Sharks. The 29-year-old Vejemelka was excellent in his most recent outing, but received no goal support, saving 18 of 19 shots (.947 SV%) in a 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues. He has a pedestrian 2.74 GAA and .887 SV% in 19 games this season (10-7-2), but has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), saving 84 of 92 combined shots (.913 SV%). Utah enters Monday's contest as -152 road favourites against a Sharks team that defeated them 3-2 earlier this month.
Cooley exited Saturday's 1-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues after a scary knee-on-knee collision with Alexey Toropchenko. He was in distress and needed to be helped off the ice, but fortunately did not suffer a serious injury and will be a game-time decision to return to the lineup on Monday. The 21-year-old Cooley has been excellent for Utah this season, scoring 23 points (14G / 9A) in 26 games.
Hayton was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Predators not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Kevin Rooney will draw into the lineup in his place.
Utah is riding a two-game winning streak and will likely roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Wednesday on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Vejmelka has been inconsistent this season, but has been excellent in his last two starts (2-0-0), saving 53 of 56 combined shots (.946 SV%). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .889 SV% in 17 games this season (10-5-2). Utah enters Wednesday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Montreal team that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
Sean Durzi (upper body) will return from a multi-week absence on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens, sending Simashev to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. Simashev, the first-year NHLer, is averaging 15:29 time-on-ice and has one assist in 22 games this season.
Utah is riding a two-game winning streak and will likely roll with Vejmelka between the pipes on Wednesday on Wednesday against the Montreal Canadiens. Vejmelka has been inconsistent this season, but has been excellent in his last two starts (2-0-0), saving 53 of 56 combined shots (.946 SV%). The 29-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.76 GAA and .889 SV% in 17 games this season (10-5-2). Utah enters Wednesday's contest as -134 home favorites against a Montreal team that has lost five of their last six (1-4-1).
Utah snapped a four-game losing skid in its most recent game (0-1-3) and will turn to Vejmelka to tend the twine on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Vejmelka has had an up-and-down 2025-26 season, posting a 2.87 GAA and .882 SV% in 16 games (9-5-2). The Mammoth enter the action on Monday as +102 home underdogs against a Golden Knights team that has points in six straight games (3-0-3).
Trocheck has already missed 14 games this season due to an upper-body injury, but thankfully, it appears he will be in the lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Trocheck has been solid in limited action this season, recording seven points (3G / 4A) and 35 hits, but he only has 11 shots through nine games.
