- Matchup: Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth
- Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcasting on: Utah 16
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The Utah Mammoth (40-30-6) are set to face off against the Nashville Predators (36-31-9) at the Delta Center this Thursday.
In their recent outing, the Nashville Predators showcased a commendable performance, ending in a 2-2 draw against the Kings. During this match, Nashville faced 2 penalty minutes. Offensively, they had a modest showing, converting 1 power play goal out of 2 attempts and finishing with 2 goals on 31 shots taken.
This season, the Predators’ opponents have capitalized on 229 power play opportunities (ranking 13th in the league), resulting in 42 goals. Nashville has faced 2,247 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .888. On the offensive end, they have launched 2,127 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 10.6%. At even strength, the Predators conceded 210 goals while scoring 176. On the power play, Nashville has been awarded 222 chances, converting 50 of them for a success rate of 22.52%. Currently, they sit at 81 points with a points percentage of .533, having scored 226 goals (19th overall) and allowed 252.
In goal for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who has recorded 257 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .575. With a save percentage of .912 across 21,759 minutes, Saros has faced 13,781 shots, achieving a total of 12,566 saves. Throughout his career, he’s allowed 1,215 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.72. His professional record stands at 230 wins, 170 losses, and 45 overtime losses over 464 games.
The Utah Mammoth recently clashed with the Canucks, securing a commanding 7-4 victory. They capitalized on 7 goals from 24 shots and converted 1 of their 3 power play opportunities.
This season, Utah has launched 2,100 shots (ranking 21st in the league), achieving an 11.81% shooting percentage while permitting 1,980 shots against. Their penalty kill percentage is at 78.79%, having allowed opponents 231 power play chances, and their save percentage stands at 89.0%. Utah has mustered 211 power play chances, scoring on 19.43% of them. Over the course of the season, the Mammoth has netted 248 goals (207 at even strength and 41 on the power play), earning 86 points with a points percentage of .566, while conceding 218 goals (169 at even strength and 49 while shorthanded).
In goal for Utah, Karel Vejmelka has a career record of 105 wins, 116 losses, and 22 overtime losses, having played in 257 matches. His quality start percentage stands at 48.8%, achieving 119 quality starts. He has recorded 6,683 saves from 7,434 shots, leading to a save percentage of .899. On average, he concedes 3.08 goals per game, having let in a total of 751 goals over his career and has played 10,636 minutes as a starter in 244 games.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Choose Nashville
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