Bruins and Mammoth Set to Clash: Projected Lineups and Game Preview

The Boston Bruins are set to face off against the Utah Mammoth on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The game, scheduled for 7:00 PM EST, marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Team Records and Recent Performance

The Bruins enter the game with a 3-3-0 record, sitting fourth in the Atlantic Division. However, they are on a three-game losing streak, including a 4-1 defeat against the Colorado Avalanche. In that game, the Bruins were significantly outshot. David Pastrnak leads the team with six points.

The Utah Mammoth have a 3-2-0 record and are third in the Central Division. They have won their last two games, including a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Utah is undefeated at home this season. Nick Schmaltz leads the Mammoth with seven points.

Projected Lineups

Here are the projected lineups for both teams:

Boston Bruins:

• Forwards:

  • Zacha-E. Lindholm-Pastrnak
  • Geekie-Mittelstadt-Eyssimont
  • Jeannot-Minten-Arvidsson
  • Beecher-Kuraly-Kastelic

• Defense:

  • Lohrei-McAvoy
  • H. Lindholm-Peeke
  • Zadorov-Jokiharju

• Goalies:

  • Korpisalo
  • Swayman

Utah Mammoth:

• Forwards:

  • Keller-Hayton-Schmaltz
  • Guenther-Cooley-Peterka
  • Crouse-McBain-Carcone
  • O'Brien-Stenlund-Tanev

• Defense:

  • Sergachev-Simashev
  • Schmidt-Marino
  • Cole-Maata

• Goalies:

  • Vejmelka
  • Vanacek

Players to Watch

For the Bruins, David Pastrnak is the key player to watch, leading the team in points. John Beecher scored a goal in his first game of the season. For the Mammoth, Nick Schmaltz, fresh off a hat trick, and Clayton Keller, who has chipped in five points, are important offensive contributors.

Betting Odds and Predictions

The Utah Mammoth are favored to win, with sportsbooks listing them as -208 favorites, implying a 68% chance of victory. The Bruins are the underdogs at +172. The over/under for total goals is set at 6.5. One prediction suggests a final score of Mammoth 3, Bruins 2, with the Bruins covering the +1.5 puck line and the game going over 5.5 goals.

Where to Watch

The game will be broadcast on NESN, NHL Network, and Utah16. Radio coverage will be available on 98.5 The Sports Hub and KMMT 106.5 FM.

Additional Game Notes

The Bruins have struggled on the road, losing 15 of their last 20 games. The Mammoth have won four of their last five home games. Jeremy Swayman is expected to start in goal for the Bruins, while Karel Vejmelka is likely to start for the Mammoth.