3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-1 Win Over Canucks

Coming off a massive 7-0 win over the Anaheim Ducks, the Utah Mammoth came into Vancouver hoping to continue turning the road trip around. Winning a second game in a row, especially while icing the same lineup from Wednesday, was pivotal for the Mammoth in order to have a good chance of improving their spot in the standings.

Despite everything the odds and statistics said, the Mammoth pulled it off with a big 4-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks, extending their win streak to two games. It might’ve taken a massive performance by their goaltender and some droughts to be broken, but they did it. Here are some takeaways from Friday’s game.

A Big Night for Mikhail Sergachev

Mikhail Sergachev has been criticized for his play this season by the media. It’s somewhat fair. His defensive numbers haven’t been as good as the season prior, and his offense hasn’t quite been as good as we’ve seen it.

However, just like always, when the Mammoth need him most, he’s there. His game against the Canucks showed off why he’s the team’s number one defenseman, finishing with two points and 23:53 of ice time.

Off a faceoff win in the Canucks’ zone during a power play opportunity, Sergachev received the puck near the blueline and quickly passed it to Clayton Keller. The Mammoth offense kept passing it until Keller found an awaiting Sergachev with a clear lane to the net. Sergachev patiently fired a simple shot that found its way past Kevin Lankinen and into the back of the net.

The fellas capitalize on the power play!

???? 1-0, Mammoth. pic.twitter.com/pXHjCr8l6l

— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) December 6, 2025

Sergachev’s goal made it back-to-back games where the Mammoth have scored on the power play. After a November where the team scored on very few chances, they’ve now tallied a goal on the man advantage in two of the three games in December.

“They were both broken plays and lucky goals,” Sergachev said. “I don’t want to say anything. That’s thanks to hockey Gods.”

Call it luck, or whatever you want, it’s sure a lot better than having one of the worst power plays in the league. I’m sure the Mammoth would agree with that as well.

Sergachev also assisted on the second goal for the Mammoth. The game was the defenseman’s first multi-point game since Oct. 25. After some rough games in November, Sergachev has had a solid start to December. We’ll see if he can continue that momentum heading into the rest of the month.

Multiple Droughts Broken

It wasn’t just Sergachev ending an offensive-related drought. The three other Mammoth goals came from players who hadn’t scored in a while.

The second goal, as mentioned, came off a Sergachev shot. However, it was Nick Schmaltz who ended up tipping it into the back of the net. It was his first goal in nearly a month, with his prior goal coming on Nov. 12.

With the Canucks scoring early in the third period, the two teams played a hard-fought game heading into the final minutes. That’s when the fourth line came alive.

After getting a pass from Jack McBain, Kailer Yamamoto used his speed and rushed up the ice. Once in the Canucks’ zone, Yamamoto flipped around and passed the puck to Kevin Stenlund. Stenlund dangled past some defenders and put the puck in on his backhand.

Stenny makes it a 3-1 game! pic.twitter.com/JGxUeypm5k

— Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) December 6, 2025

Stenlund’s drought has been even longer than Schmaltz’s. He hadn’t scored since Oct. 15, which was the Mammoth’s first home game. It was a well-deserved goal. Stenlund has taken a beating in the past couple of weeks, including taking a hard hit from Vegas Golden Knights’ forward Cole Reinhardt that injured him and has forced him to wear a bubble.

Stenlund’s goal is a prime example of how the Mammoth have finally started to use their biggest asset again, their speed, to help win games.

“Our rush has gotten better since we were on the losing streak,” Sergachev said. “Our rush is better, and (so is) our attention to detail in the D zone.”

To cap off the game, John Marino easily slid the puck into the Canucks’ empty net with less than a minute remaining in the game to put the Mammoth up 4-1. It was his first goal since Oct. 25.