- Game: Utah Mammoth vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Location: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21-8) will host the Utah Mammoth (32-25-4) at Nationwide Arena.
The Utah Mammoth scored a solid 3-2 victory against the Capitals in their last outing. Despite a moderate offensive effort, they made 3 out of 23 shots count. They capitalized on their 2 power play opportunities, scoring twice. Utah spent 4 minutes in the penalty box during this match.
When playing at even strength, the Mammoth have allowed 127 goals while netting 164. Their opponents have attempted 188 power plays (8th in the NHL), converting 42 into goals. Overall, Utah has scored 193 goals this season (16th overall) while conceding 169. With a total of 1,697 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 11.4%. Currently, they’ve accumulated 68 points, representing a points percentage of .557. They have faced 1,581 shots, achieving a save percentage of .893, and converted 29 out of 172 power plays for a rate of 16.86%.
Karel Vejmelka will be minding the net for the Mammoth. Throughout his career, Vejmelka has faced 720 goals, averaging 3.08 goals against per game. With 246 games under his belt, his current save percentage is .900 over 10,612 minutes. He has a record of 99-113-21, starting 234 games, and has achieved 115 quality starts, giving him a quality start rate of .491. Vejmelka has faced 7,166 shots in total, saving 6,446.
In their previous match, the Blue Jackets prevailed over the Predators with a score of 3-2, scoring 3 goals out of 27 shots. Despite having 4 chances on the power play, they couldn’t find the back of the net.
Columbus ranks 7th in the league with 1,794 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.42%, while permitting 1,801 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill stands at 77.25% against 167 power play attempts, with a save percentage of 89.5%. On the power play, they have created 143 opportunities, converting at a rate of 19.58%. The Blue Jackets have scored 159 goals at even strength and 28 goals (30th in the league) while enjoying the man advantage. They have conceded 190 goals in total, including 152 at even strength and 38 while shorthanded. This season, Columbus has recorded 187 goals and 70 points, with a points percentage of .583.
Defending the goal for Columbus will be Jet Greaves. He has a career record of 29-21-9 over 60 games, with a quality start percentage of 66.7%. Greaves has made 38 quality starts and has recorded 1,674 saves out of 1,830 shots against him, translating to a save percentage of .915. He has averaged 2.74 goals against per game, allowing a total of 156 goals. With 57 starts to his name, his total ice time is 1,209 minutes.
Who will come out on top in this NHL matchup tonight, spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Columbus
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