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NHL play on Saturday includes a matchup in Columbus, Ohio between the Utah Mammoth (33-25-4) and Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-8) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Mammoth are sixth in the Western Conference (70 points), and the Blue Jackets are ninth in the Eastern Conference (72 points).
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Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets: March 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Mammoth's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 4th |
| Shots | 27.7 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.7 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 17.24% | 25th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.01% | 21st |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 20th |
| Shots | 29.6 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 27th |
| Power Play % | 19.86% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.06% | 26th |
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Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Mammoth
- Clayton Keller has been important to Utah's offense this season, putting up 61 points in 62 games.
- With 24 goals and 33 assists, Nick Schmaltz is one of the most important offensive options for Utah with his 57 points (0.9 per game).
- Utah's offensive effort is aided by Dylan Guenther's 57 points. He's contributed 26 assists.
- As Utah's top goalie, Karel Vejmelka has recorded 29 wins and 16 losses this season while giving up 123 goals with 1,106 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski has scored 20 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 45 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Columbus offense with 65 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 3.3 shots per game, shooting 10.3%.
- Kirill Marchenko has posted 52 total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has 22 goals and 30 assists.
- Charlie Coyle's 16 goals and 31 assists add up to 47 points this season.
- Jet Greaves has a 20-12-7 record this season, with a .909 save percentage (13th in the league). He has 1,034 saves, and has given up 104 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Mammoth
MacKenzie Weegar: Out (Not Injury Related),
Mikhail Sergachev: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Blue Jackets
Brendan Smith: Out (Leg),
Dante Fabbro: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Mammoth's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Blackhawks | L 4-0 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Flyers | W 3-0 | Away |
| 3/7/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Rangers | W 5-4 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/9/2026 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Panthers | - | Away |