Nick Schmaltz Scores Twice, Reaches 500 Points as Mammoth Beat Blue Jackets 4-1
Nick Schmaltz reached his 500th NHL point as Utah scored three power-play goals and outshot Columbus 21-15 in the win.
- On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the Utah Mammoth defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 at Nationwide Arena, led by forward Nick Schmaltz, who scored two goals and reached 500 career NHL points.
- Refusing to let opponents skate with the puck, Utah has allowed only 33 shots through two games and holds a 10-1 scoring advantage. The team also defeated the Chicago Blackhawks on opening night.
- Converting 5 of 7 power play opportunities, the Mammoth have shown significant improvement over last season. Head coach Andr Tourigny praised the team's chemistry, saying, "They're a team who've played really well."
- Both teams enter Sunday's 6 p.m. EDT matchup at MSG with 2-0 records. The Utah Mammoth visit the New York Rangers in a game testing their early-season momentum.
- Utah's roster depth, including contributions from Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev, positions the team for sustained success. Matching against the Rangers' "unbelievable goaltending" will test the Mammoth's offensive efficiency.
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Nick Schmaltz scores twice, reaches 500 points as Mammoth beat Blue Jackets 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nick Schmaltz had two goals and the Utah Mammoth scored three times on the power play to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday night
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