Mammoth rally in Las Vegas evens playoff series
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Las Vegas. Logan Cooley scored on a rebound with about six minutes remaining Tuesday night, lifting the Utah Mammoth to a 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of their first-round NHL playoff series; the win evened the series 1-1 and sends both teams back to Salt Lake City for Game 3 on Friday night.
The goal gave Cooley his second straight postseason goal and made him the youngest U.S.-born player to score in each of his first two playoff games; it was the Mammoth’s first playoff victory since relocating two years ago. Dylan Guenther had a goal and an assist, Karel Vejmelka made 19 saves, and Vegas’ Carter Hart suffered a regulation loss under coach John Tortorella.
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Timeline
- 1. Franchise relocated from Arizona to Utah two years before the 2026 playoffs.
- 2. Vegas won Game 1 of the first-round series, taking an early series lead.
- 3. April 21, 2026 — Logan Cooley scored late; Utah won Game 2, 3-2, in Las Vegas.
- 4. The series was tied 1-1 and teams returned to Salt Lake City for Game 3.
- 5. Game 3 was scheduled for Friday night following the April 21 contest.
Why it matters
This game shows the Mammoth's resilience. They've come a long way since relocating to Utah. If you're a fan, it's a proud moment. If you're a Knights supporter, it's a wake-up call. Either way, it's a reminder that in sports, anything can happen.
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