Utah Mammoth vs Tampa Bay Prediction 25 October 2026
🔊 Utah and Tampa Bay both sit fourth in their respective conferences, but head into this head-to-head clash following disappointing road trips. The Mammoth fell to Seattle, despite mounting a two-goal comeback in the third period. The Lightning also tried to rally in Colorado, but gave up too much early on and couldn’t recover. Now, Tampa face the challenge of playing on back-to-back nights, while Utah return home looking to snap their losing streak against the Lightning. Last season, Jon Cooper’s side came out on top in both encounters.
Vasilevskiy shuts out Utah
📊 During the 2025/26 regular season, Tampa Bay defeated Utah twice. The Lightning first claimed victory in Salt Lake City with a 4-2 win, then followed up with another triumph on home ice in January, shutting out their opponents 2-0. In that second meeting, Andrei Vasilevskiy turned aside all 28 shots he faced to record a shutout. Across both games, the Mammoth managed to score just twice against Tampa Bay.
Head-to-head statistics Utah Mammoth - Tampa Bay
They managed to come from behind, but couldn’t secure the win.
Utah have come out strong, winning seven of their first 11 games and currently sitting fourth in the Western Conference. Their climb up the standings has been hampered by slip-ups against direct rivals, but the Mammoth’s offense continues to generate plenty of chances, with their power play emerging as one of the team’s key strengths. Against Seattle, André Tourigny’s side capitalized twice on the man advantage and outperformed their opponents in expected goals-3.7 to 2.4. However, there are some roster concerns: Carcone is sidelined with injury, and John Marino’s availability remains uncertain.
In Seattle, the Mammoth trailed 1-3 heading into the third period but managed to claw their way back. Just 27 seconds after the intermission, Logan Cooley tipped in a shot from Mikhail Sergachev and soon completed his brace to level the score. Still, Utah couldn’t hold on and eventually fell 3-5. The Mammoth outshot the Kraken 36-23 and won 56.3% of faceoffs, but Karel Vejmelka managed to stop only 18 of 22 shots. After the game, Tourigny highlighted another issue: his team were too eager to force plays through the congested middle of the ice, resulting in turnovers and giving Seattle opportunities to counterattack. During the match, the coach shuffled his top two lines, and those changes sparked an improvement in their offensive play.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
Colorado found themselves trailing from the opening minutes.
Tampa Bay have won seven of their last ten games and currently sit fourth in the Eastern Conference. After dropping their season opener to the Rangers, Jon Cooper’s side quickly bounced back to their usual standards. The Lightning have particularly impressed against Western Conference opponents, recording wins over Seattle (4-3 OT), Vegas (6-2), and Vancouver (4-2). Still, even in victories, Tampa haven’t always dictated play. Against the Golden Knights, the Lightning were outshot 21-34 and trailed in expected goals (2.9 to 4.1), but proved far more clinical in front of net. Before heading to Utah, Tampa dropped two points in Denver. Yanni Gourde remains sidelined with injury, while Anthony Cirelli is questionable for the upcoming clash.
The matchup with Colorado got off to a disastrous start for the Lightning. Devon Toews opened the scoring in the very first minute, and Nazem Kadri quickly doubled the lead on the power play. Early in the second period, Tampa found themselves down by three. Jake Guentzel twice sparked a comeback attempt for the Bolts, including a power-play goal off a rebound. However, trailing 2-4, Tampa squandered a crucial opportunity: despite a man advantage, they struggled just to gain the offensive zone. Soon after, Nathan MacKinnon netted Colorado’s fifth. Charles-Édouard D’Astous pulled one back, but the Avalanche sealed it late (6-3). Cooper admitted his team’s slow start left them chasing the game throughout. Now, Tampa have less than 24 hours to regroup and address their mistakes before facing Salt Lake City.
Match Results: Tampa Bay Lightning
Prediction for the 1st period
Tampa Bay rarely open their away games with a lead after the first period. In 13 of their last 14 road fixtures, the Lightning have failed to win the opening twenty minutes. The bet: Utah to avoid defeat in the first period at odds of 1.37.
Match Result Prediction
Despite their recent loss to Colorado, Tampa’s form over the past stretch remains impressive. The Lightning have avoided defeat in regulation in seven of their last eight outings. The pick: Tampa Bay to avoid defeat in regulation at odds of 1.73.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Tampa Bay have consistently found ways to break down Utah’s defense. In three of their last four head-to-head clashes, the Lightning have scored at least four goals, twice shutting out their opponents entirely. The visitors’ current attacking form also supports backing their offense: Tampa Bay have netted at least three times in each of their last four outings. Utah, meanwhile, have conceded an average of 3.8 goals over their previous five games, with their recent matchup against Seattle once again exposing the costly mistakes they make in transition. My pick is Tampa Bay’s individual total over 2.5 goals.
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