- Matchup: Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: Utah 16
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The Utah Mammoth (36-27-6) will host the Los Angeles Kings (28-24-16) at the Delta Center this Sunday.
The Los Angeles Kings recently showcased a solid performance, ultimately ending in a 3-3 tie against the Flyers. In that game, their offensive efforts were moderate, converting 3 out of 25 shots on goal. The Kings attempted 4 power plays, successfully scoring once, and faced 4 minutes in penalties during the match.
At even strength this season, the Kings have surrendered 146 goals while responding with 145 of their own. Opponents have taken 212 power plays against them (ranking 8th in the NHL), scoring 52 times. The Kings have netted a total of 179 goals (28th in the NHL) this season while allowing 198. With 1,874 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 9.6%. They have amassed 72 points this season with a points percentage of .529. Los Angeles has faced 1,852 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .893. Additionally, they have had 196 power play opportunities, converting 34 for a percentage of 17.35%.
In the crease for this matchup will be Anton Forsberg. Over his NHL career, Forsberg has participated in 218 games with a win-loss record of 85-91-19, starting 198 contests. He has faced a total of 6,093 shots, allowing 586 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 2.96. With a save percentage of .904 across 10,136 minutes of play, Forsberg has achieved 102 quality starts, reflecting a quality start rate of .515.
On the other side, the Utah Mammoth emerged victorious in their last game against the Golden Knights, securing a 4-0 win. Despite 2 power play chances, they did not score during those attempts, finishing with 4 goals from 18 shots on goal.
This season, the Mammoth have taken 1,895 shots (ranking 18th in the NHL) with an impressive shot percentage of 11.50%. They have allowed 1,788 shots from opponents, holding a penalty kill percentage of 78.40% against 213 power play attempts. Their current save percentage is 89.3%. Utah has had 189 power play opportunities, converting at a rate of 16.93%. The Mammoth have recorded 186 goals at even strength and 32 on the power play (28th in the league), while conceding 191 goals, including 145 at even strength and 46 while shorthanded. This season, the Utah Mammoth have totaled 218 goals, accumulating 78 points and a points percentage of .565.
Vitek Vanecek will be in goal for Utah. Facing an average of 2.82 goals per game, Vanecek has allowed a total of 542 goals throughout his career. He holds a career quality start rate of 51.0% with 98 quality starts in 192 game appearances, logging a total of 10,006 minutes. Vanecek’s record stands at 101-65-24 over 205 games, with 4,941 saves from 5,483 shots faced, achieving a save percentage of .901.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash—against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Support Los Angeles
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