URGENT UPDATE: In a thrilling display of skill, Logan Cooley scored two quick goals as the Utah Mammoth clinched their sixth consecutive victory, overpowering the Minnesota Wild 6-2 in St. Paul, Minnesota on October 28, 2023.
The Mammoth wasted no time, with Cooley lighting the lamp just 56 seconds into the first period. The former University of Minnesota standout showcased his talent by backhanding the puck out of midair, sending it past Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson for an early lead. Cooley struck again on the power play at the 3:29 mark, capitalizing on a slashing penalty against Minnesota’s Yakov Trenin.
The Mammoth continued their offensive surge, extending their lead to 3-0 less than two minutes later when Nick Schmaltz scored his sixth goal of the season, putting Utah in control early in the game.
However, the Wild fought back, with veteran Marcus Johansson answering with two goals to narrow the gap. Johansson scored his first with a powerful one-timer from Zeev Buium with 4:21 remaining in the first period, bringing the score to 3-1. He then struck again late in the second period, netting a power-play goal with just eight seconds left on the man advantage, making it 3-2.
As the game progressed, JJ Peterka added to Utah’s lead with a goal at 6:23 remaining in the third period, pushing the score to 4-2. Schmaltz responded with his second goal of the night, bringing his tally to seven goals in the last five games and solidifying the Mammoth’s dominance.
Mammoth goalie Karel Vejmelka stood tall, making 32 saves throughout the match, while John Marino sealed the victory with an empty-netter with just 5.1 seconds left on the clock.
The Mammoth are now poised to extend their remarkable winning streak to seven as they face the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Utah can maintain their momentum in this thrilling season.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops!
