The upcoming matchup between the Mammoth and the Rangers is set to take place at 7 p.m. ET. This exciting game will be broadcasted on Utah16 and MSG. Both teams have been making adjustments to their lineups as they prepare for this critical showdown.
Mammoth Projected Lineup
The Mammoth have a season record of 19 wins, 20 losses, and 3 ties. Here’s how their projected lineup looks:
- Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — Lawson Crouse
- J.J. Peterka — Barrett Hayton — Dylan Guenther
- Michael Carcone — Jack McBain — Daniil But
- Alexander Kerfoot — Kevin Stenlund — Brandon Tanev
Defensive Pairings
- Mikhail Sergachev — Sean Durzi
- Nate Schmidt — John Marino
- Ian Cole — Nick DeSimone
Goalies
- Karel Vejmelka
- Vitek Vanecek
Scratched players include Olli Maatta, Liam O’Brien, and Kailer Yamamoto. The team will be without Logan Cooley due to a lower body injury.
Rangers Projected Lineup
The Rangers come into this match with a record of 20 wins, 18 losses, and 5 ties. Their projected lineup features:
- Artemi Panarin — Mika Zibanejad — Will Cuylle
- Gabe Perreault — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis Lafreniere
- Jonny Brodzinski — Justin Dowling — Taylor Raddysh
- Anton Blidh — Sam Carrick — Matt Rempe
Defensive Pairings
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Carson Soucy — Will Borgen
- Urho Vaakanainen — Braden Schneider
Goalies
- Igor Shesterkin
- Jonathan Quick
Scratched players are Matthew Robertson and Brett Berard. The Rangers will miss J.T. Miller, Adam Edstrom, Conor Sheary, and Noah Laba due to various injuries.
Status Updates
Brandon Tanev is returning after being a healthy scratch for ten consecutive games. He will replace Liam O’Brien in the lineup. Lawson Crouse will be elevated to the first line alongside Keller and Schmaltz, which shifts J.J. Peterka to the second line.
On the Rangers’ side, Urho Vaakanainen is expected to make his return after five games as a healthy scratch. He will take the place of Matthew Robertson. Additionally, Anton Blidh is set to play his first NHL game since January 13, 2024, stepping in for Brett Berard.
As both teams finalize their lineups, fans eagerly anticipate the showdown between the Mammoth and the Rangers.
