Utah Mammoth host Colorado Avalanche in NHL clash at Delta Center

NHL action returns to Salt Lake City

The NHL resumes this Saturday, 26 September 2026, with a key fixture between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche. The match kicks off at 21:00 UTC at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This early season contest sees two Western Conference teams looking to build momentum with just a few games played so far. Both sides will be keen to improve their standings positions as the season unfolds.

Standings and recent form

Currently, the Colorado Avalanche sit fifth in the standings with 4 points from 3 matches, recording 2 wins and 1 loss. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 6, giving them a healthy goal difference of +4. Their recent form shows good consistency, with four wins in their last five games including a 5-2 win over Winnipeg Jets on 26 September and a 4-1 victory against Utah Mammoth earlier this month.

Meanwhile, Utah Mammoth are eighth with 3 points from 3 games, having won once and lost once. They have scored 11 goals but conceded 12, resulting in a -1 goal difference. Their last five matches have produced mixed results, with 2 wins and 3 losses. Notably, they lost narrowly 4-5 to the Vegas Golden Knights on 25 September, but bounced back with a 6-3 win against Los Angeles Kings on 23 September. Their recent form suggests some defensive vulnerabilities given the number of goals conceded per game.

Head-to-head record favours Colorado

These two teams have met twice already this season. On 20 September 2026, Colorado Avalanche defeated Utah Mammoth 4-1 at home. Earlier in the season on 26 February 2026, the Avalanche also won 4-2 away against Utah. Thus, Colorado has won both encounters this season, scoring a total of 8 goals to Utah's 3. This head-to-head record may give Colorado a psychological edge going into the match at the Delta Center.

Expectations and stakes

With Colorado Avalanche holding a narrow 1-point advantage in the standings and having won both recent meetings, they enter this fixture as slight favourites. However, Utah Mammoth will be determined to overturn that record on home ice and improve their position. Both teams have shown offensive firepower, with Utah averaging 3.8 goals per game in recent matches and Colorado averaging 3.0. Defensively, Colorado looks more solid, conceding just 1.4 goals per game compared to Utah's 4.0. This match could be a high-scoring and competitive encounter, with the Mammoth keen to defend their home turf and the Avalanche aiming to maintain their upward trajectory.

Broadcast details

Fans in the United States can catch the game live on ESPN+ and Utah 16, ensuring good coverage for supporters of both teams. The match is set to provide exciting NHL action from Salt Lake City, with plenty at stake early in the season.

Where the teams stand

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