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Mammoth stun Golden Knights in Utah, take lead

PUBLISHED Apr 25, 2026, 12:39 AM ET

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Salt Lake City — the Utah Mammoth defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 on Friday in Game 3 of the first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs, marking the first NHL postseason game hosted in Utah and giving the Mammoth a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Lawson Crouse scored twice and goaltender Karel Vejmelka made 29 saves as Utah built a 4-0 advantage by the middle of the second period; Jack Eichel and Nic Dowd scored for Vegas. Game 4 is scheduled Monday at Delta Center, where Utah can extend the series lead and Vegas seeks adjustments.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Vegas won Game 1 in Las Vegas 4-2 (Sunday).
Utah responded with a 3-2 win in Game 2 (Tuesday).
Gary Bettman praised the Golden Knights' role in Las Vegas prior to Game 3 (Friday).
Utah hosted its first NHL postseason game and won Game 3, 4-2, taking a 2-1 series lead (Friday).
Game 4 is scheduled for Monday at Delta Center.

News Intelligence

This is a historic moment for Utah, hosting its first NHL postseason game. If you're a fan, this victory brings pride and excitement. Even if you're not, it's a boost for local morale and economy. Check out the next game on Monday to support your community.

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Who Benefited

The Utah Mammoth, their players, home-market sponsors and local Salt Lake City businesses benefited from the home playoff win and increased attendance, local spending, and media attention.

Who Impacted

The Vegas Golden Knights, their goaltender Carter Hart and traveling fans suffered the immediate setback of a 4-2 loss that put Vegas down 2-1 in the series.

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Articles Published:: 7
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 7
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

The Utah Mammoth, their players, home-market sponsors and local Salt Lake City businesses benefited from the home playoff win and increased attendance, local spending, and media attention.

Who Impacted

The Vegas Golden Knights, their goaltender Carter Hart and traveling fans suffered the immediate setback of a 4-2 loss that put Vegas down 2-1 in the series.