New York Rangers vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 6 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming NHL clash, the Rangers will face off against the Utah Mammoths. Both teams are languishing near the bottom of the standings, each eager to secure crucial points to improve their positions. New York currently sit in 15th place, while their opponents are in 12th. The match promises to be intense, given the significance of this contest between teams striving to break out of their slump and make a push for the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
📊The teams New York Rangers and Utah Mammoth have three matches in their record. The statistics are as follows:
- wins (including extra time) for the home team - 1, for the away team - 2;
- scored goals: 12 against 12;
- average total of the match - 7.67.
Head-to-head statistics New York Rangers - Utah Mammoth
New York Rangers Team Overview
The Rangers head into this game with solid offensive stats. The home team averages around 3.0-3.2 goals per game, actively moving in the opponent's zone and generating numerous shots on goal-approximately 32-34 attempts per game. The Rangers are also effective on the power play, converting at a rate of 22%, which is currently one of the best in the league.
However, late December proved challenging for the team, as the Rangers suffered three consecutive defeats and now find themselves second from the bottom in the Eastern Conference. Despite this, they are just two points away from a playoff spot, so their chances of continuing the fight remain alive.
Match Results: New York Rangers
Utah Mammoth Team Overview
Utah have been showcasing a mixed bag of performances with five wins and five losses in their last ten games, highlighting their unpredictability and inconsistency on the ice. Despite this, the team consistently displays high scoring ability, typically netting more than three goals per game. The "Mammoths" employ an aggressive forecheck and aim to maximize pressure in the opponent's zone, allowing them to turn around even the toughest game situations.
Interestingly, in their last outing, Utah defeated the Rangers 3-2, coming from behind after trailing 1-2 during the game. We believe that this time as well, the visitors can endure the full 60 minutes and at least avoid a loss in regulation time.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 0; for the visitors - 0;
- Average total in the first period: 2.67;
- Today's home team averages 1.33 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.33.
First Period Stats: New York Rangers (home) vs Utah Mammoth (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 25;
- Number of wins: 2 (11.11%) vs 7 (28%);
- Number of losses: 9 (50%) vs 7 (28%);
- Number of draws: 7 (38.89%) vs 11 (44%).
- Average goals scored: 0.44 vs 0.84;
- Average goals conceded: 0.94 vs 0.72.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average total in the first period: 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Utah Mammoth scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 13 of last 14 games (NHL).
- Utah Mammoth scored under 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 8 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 3;
- Number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 2.
- New York Rangers have not won (in regular time) in last 8 home games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 4, for the away team - 4;
- average total goals in H2H - 7.67;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 3 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 2 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 0 once.
Statistics: New York Rangers vs Utah Mammoth
- average total in the tournament: 5.09 vs 5.74;
- average total goals scored: 2.65 vs 3.02;
- average total goals conceded: 2.72 vs 2.9;
- New York Rangers: average total at home in the tournament - 1.94;
- Utah Mammoth: average total away in the tournament - 2.88;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 2.6 (home - 2) vs 3.1 (away - 3).
- Over 4.5 goals in 8 of last 9 New York Rangers home games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams bring their strengths to the table: New York Rangers boast a fighting spirit and high attacking capabilities from individual players, while Utah Mammoths favor an aggressive style with a focus on creating chances through pressing their opponents across the field. Considering past match statistics, including their head-to-head in November, which ended in a Utah victory, we believe that in this match, the "Mammoths will not lose."
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