- Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Utah Mammoth
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: Utah 16
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The Detroit Red Wings (33-18-6) are set to visit the Delta Center this Wednesday, aiming for a victory against the Utah Mammoth (29-23-4).
The Detroit Red Wings head into this matchup on a positive note, having secured a 2-0 triumph over the Avalanche in their previous game. Despite this win, Detroit spent 4 minutes in the penalty box, and their offensive performance fell short of expectations. They had 2 power play opportunities but couldn’t capitalize, scoring on just 2 of the 25 shots they registered.
While at even strength, the Red Wings have conceded 138 goals while netting 130. Their opponents have converted 30 out of 149 power play opportunities (ranked 26th in the league). The Red Wings have produced 171 goals this season (17th in the NHL), allowing 168 in return. With 1,614 shots attempted, they maintain a shooting percentage of 10.6%. Currently, Detroit sits at 72 points with a percentage of .632. They have faced 1,582 shots against, boasting a save percentage of .894. The team’s power play performance has seen them capitalize on 41 out of 178 opportunities, yielding a conversion rate of 23.03%.
In goal, John Gibson will likely start. Over his career, Gibson has achieved 288 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .543. His current save percentage stands at .910, acquired through 26,905 minutes of play. Gibson has faced 16,374 shots and accumulated 14,896 saves, resulting in 1,478 goals against him, giving him a goals against average of 2.79. He holds a record of 226-228-65 across 530 games played, totaling 542 career appearances.
In their last outing, Utah faced off against the Canucks, emerging victorious with a scoreline of 6-2. The Mammoth capitalized on 1 of their 2 power play chances, scoring 6 goals from 20 shots on target.
This season, the Utah Mammoth have amassed 179 goals, totaling 62 points with a points percentage of .554. They have conceded 156 goals, split between 120 at even strength and 36 while shorthanded. The Mammoth have scored 155 goals at even strength, alongside 24 on the power play (ranking 31st in professional hockey), from 157 opportunities, equating to a power play percentage of 15.29%. With 1,560 shots taken (15th overall), their shooting percentage is 11.47%. They have allowed 1,449 shots against, with a penalty kill percentage of 79.19% on their opponents’ 173 power play chances, resulting in a save percentage of 89.2%.
Expected to guard the net for Utah is Karel Vejmelka, who has successfully stopped 6,327 of 7,034 shots, thus achieving a .899 save percentage. Vejmelka’s career record is 96-111-21 across 241 games, with 229 starts and 10,599 minutes played. His quality start percentage is 48.9%, and he has recorded 112 quality starts throughout his professional career. He has conceded an average of 3.09 goals per game, totaling 707 goals against.
Who will triumph in this evening’s NHL encounter against the spread or money line?
Prediction: Back Utah
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