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Vegas Golden Knights meet the Utah Mammoth and run into Karel Vejmelka’s wall at T-Mobile Arena

The Vegas Golden Knights moved to a 31-24 record with 14 overtime losses after a 4-0 loss, while the the Utah Mammoth improved to 36-27 with 6 overtime losses and 4 points. The game at 10:00 PM EDT at the T-Mobile Arena ended with the Mammoth producing 4 goals on 18 shots while the Golden Knights finished with 28 shots.


Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Akira Schmid (40) makes a save against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

First period


The Utah Mammoth built the game’s lead by scoring 3 times in the first period. The Golden Knights registered 0 goals in the first period despite generating 28 total shots in the game. Vegas and the Mammoth each finished with 36 faceoffs won on 72 total faceoffs for a 50 percent share apiece.


Second period


The Golden Knights went 0-for-2 on the power play while putting 3 power-play shots on net. The Mammoth went 0-for-2 on the power play and kept all 4 of their goals at even strength. This Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth recap also tracked how Utah’s goaltending turned aside 28 saves on 28 shots.


Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jeremy Lauzon (5) fights Utah Mammoth left wing Lawson Crouse (67) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Third period


The Mammoth added 1 goal in the third period, and the game’s 3 stars featured Karel Vejmelka along with Clayton Keller and Barrett Hayton. The Golden Knights received 14 saves in net from Akira Schmid on 14 shots faced while the team’s goaltending line showed 4 total goals against on 18 shots. Jack Eichel led Vegas shot volume with 5 shots, while Mitch Marner and Ivan Barbashev each finished with 4 shots as the Knights pushed for offense in the Vegas Golden Knights vs Utah Mammoth key moments.


The Mammoth finished with 25 hits and 24 giveaways, while the Golden Knights logged 22 hits and 13 giveaways in the post game analysis. Utah recorded 9 penalty minutes and Vegas recorded 9 penalty minutes, and the Mammoth sealed the night with 1 empty-net goal as part of the Vegas Golden Knights final whistle reaction.


Mar 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) keeps the puck away from Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Vegas will be on the road against the the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on 3/21/2026 at 2:00 PM EDT, with broadcasts on ESPN+, SCRIPPS, and FDSSO. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Golden Knights fans.

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