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Winnipeg Jets at Utah Mammoth: How did 3 power plays shape play at Delta Center?

The Winnipeg Jets moved to a 35-34 record with 3 points, while the the Utah Mammoth improved to 43-32 with 5 points after a 5-3 final that flipped on special teams and a late empty-netter. Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Mammoth final score


Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

First period


The Jets were held to 0 goals in the opening period as the the Utah Mammoth scored 1 time on 36 shots in the game at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Jets finished with 24 shots and 17 hits, while the the Utah Mammoth posted 19 hits and 8 blocked shots.


Second period


The Jets generated 1 goal in the second period and leaned on a power play that produced 2 goals on 3 opportunities across the game. The the Utah Mammoth matched that second-period output with 1 goal and later finished with 2 power-play goals on 5 opportunities. The Jets went 31-for-61 in faceoffs for 51 percent, and the the Utah Mammoth went 30-for-61 for 49 percent.


Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth center Nick Schmaltz (8) shoots and scores against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Third period


The Jets scored 2 goals in the third period, but the the Utah Mammoth scored 3 in the same period to create separation at even strength. The the Utah Mammoth finished with 3 even-strength goals and added 1 empty-net goal, while the Jets ended with 1 even-strength goal. Eric Comrie logged 31 saves and faced 36 shots, and the the Utah Mammoth goaltender stopped 21 shots on 24 attempts. The Winnipeg Jets vs Utah Mammoth result analysis also pointed to penalty pressure, with the Jets taking 5 minors for 10 penalty minutes and the the Utah Mammoth taking 3 minors for 6 penalty minutes.


Postgame notes


The the Utah Mammoth were led by star selections Nick Schmaltz, Logan Cooley, and JJ Peterka, as Utah’s top line generated key points during the 5-goal night. The Jets’ what went wrong for Winnipeg Jets question centered on allowing 5 goals against while also giving up 19 giveaways compared to 14 for the Jets. The Winnipeg Jets coach post-game reaction came after a game in which the Jets recorded 3 takeaways while the the Utah Mammoth finished with 6.


Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) plays the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Jets next game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EDT on 4/16/2026 against the San Jose Sharks at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the broadcast is set for ESPN+ and NBCS-CA. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other Jets fans.

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