Utah Mammoth vs Edmonton Prediction 18 October 2026
🔊 Utah and Edmonton are set to square off again just two days after their last encounter, this time in Salt Lake City. The Mammoth claimed the first game, handing the Oilers their first regulation loss of the season. Notably, the hosts conceded twice while shorthanded and failed to capitalize on their own power play opportunities. Now, the Oilers will be looking to correct those mistakes, while Utah aim to extend their winning streak to four games. Both teams are among the Western Conference frontrunners, so fans can expect another tightly contested matchup.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season, the Oilers took two out of three games against Utah, dropping only one contest in overtime. The Canadian side also held the edge in goals, outscoring their opponents 16-11. Prior to their most recent clash, Edmonton had never lost to the Mammoth in regulation-five wins and one overtime defeat. But on October 16, Utah claimed their first-ever victory at Rogers Place, sealing the result within 60 minutes. Now, the teams are set to face off in Salt Lake City, where the Mammoth will look to replicate their recent triumph.
Head-to-head statistics Utah Mammoth - Edmonton
The majority decided the outcome of the match
Utah have taken six wins from their opening eight games to top the Western Conference standings. André Tourigny's side are riding a three-game winning streak, having netted nine goals combined against Toronto and Edmonton. The Mammoths are averaging 3.9 goals per game, and have only twice been held below four goals this season. Their power play has been particularly impressive, converting at a 37.5% clip with 12 goals on the man advantage - the best mark in the NHL.
That special teams strength proved decisive in their 4-2 victory over Edmonton. Barrett Hayton opened the scoring on a rebound, and Clayton Keller added another power-play tally in the second period. After Leon Draisaitl pulled one back for the Oilers, Logan Cooley restored Utah’s two-goal cushion before Keller sealed it with an empty-netter. Utah also killed off both of Edmonton’s power plays, with Tourigny praising his team’s discipline and work without the puck after the game. The only injury concern for the hosts is Michael Carcone, who remains sidelined.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
The five-match winning streak is now in the past.
Heading into their clash with Utah, Edmonton were riding a five-game winning streak and stood as the only NHL team yet to lose in regulation. Now, under Mike Babcock, the Oilers have five wins, one overtime loss, and one regulation defeat. Offensively, Edmonton remain among the league’s elite, averaging 4.4 goals per game. However, the Mammoths managed to contain them this time.
The Oilers conceded while shorthanded in the opening period, allowed their opponents to extend the lead in the second, and twice cut the deficit to a single goal. Leon Draisaitl found the net off a Connor McDavid assist, and early in the third, Shakir Mukhamadullin scored his first goal for Edmonton. But that was as close as the hosts would get, falling 2-4. McDavid stretched his points streak to seven games, yet Babcock admitted he’s been forced to lean heavily on his top players due to mounting injuries. Heading into the rematch, the Oilers are still dealing with a lengthy injury list, including Matthew Savoie, Mattias Janmark, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.
Match Results: Edmonton Oilers
Prediction for the 1st period
Match Outcome Prediction
Edmonton have claimed victory in regulation time in each of their last four road games, despite suffering a recent home defeat to Utah. The Oilers continue to deliver strong offensive performances this season and now have a chance to avenge that setback at Rogers Place. The prediction here is a regulation-time win for Edmonton.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Utah fully deserved their win in Edmonton, but the Oilers’ two-goal output was uncharacteristic for such a potent offense. Heading into that game, Mike Babcock’s side had averaged over four goals per game, and in six of their last seven head-to-head clashes with the Mammoth, they had scored at least three times. Edmonton have found ways to light the lamp against Utah both at home and on the road. In the previous meeting, the hosts failed to convert on the power play, while Utah capitalized twice with the man advantage. Now, Edmonton have a quick chance to set things right. Expect Utah to once again try to keep McDavid and Draisaitl in check, but shutting down this high-scoring team two games in a row will be a tall order. My pick: Edmonton team total over 2.5 goals.
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