The New Jersey Devils are set to host the Utah Mammoth at the Prudential Center today at 3 p.m. ET, marking the final matchup of their season series. The Devils are aiming to capitalize on a recent victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets and carry that momentum into the new year.

Devils' Perspective

New Jersey enters the game with a record of 21-17-2, seeking to solidify their playoff positioning in the competitive Eastern Conference. Despite a talented roster, the Devils have faced challenges in consistently scoring goals. Over their last eight games, they've only managed to score three or more goals in two contests, totaling just 12 goals in that span. However, a third-period rally against Columbus, where they scored three goals in under two minutes, provided a much-needed spark.

Luke Hughes is a player to watch for the Devils, as he has been on a scoring streak, including two points in the last game against Columbus. On the injury front, Nemec, Dadonov, Kovacevic, McLaughlin and MacEwen are out for the Devils.

Mammoth's Perspective

The Utah Mammoth, with a record of 19-19-3, are in the midst of a three-game East Coast stretch. They started the trip with a dominant 7-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Dylan Guenther had a standout performance in that game, recording his first career hat trick and adding an assist. Guenther leads the Mammoth with 20 goals this season and has accumulated six points in his last two games.

The Mammoth have a decent chance of making the playoffs in the Western Conference and have the same amount of points as the final Wild Card team but miss out due to current tie breakers. Cooley, Vejmelka, and Thornton are listed as injured for the Mammoth.

By the Numbers

• The Devils have scored 106 goals this season, averaging 2.6 per game, which ranks them 28th in the league.
• The Mammoth have scored 126 goals this season, averaging 3.1 per game, ranking 13th in the league.
• New Jersey has allowed 120 goals, with a goals-against average of 3 per game, placing them 14th in the league.
• Utah has allowed 118 goals, averaging 2.9 goals against per game, ranking 12th in the NHL.
• The Devils' power-play success rate is 21.43%, 10th in the league.
• The Mammoth's power-play percentage is 16.39%, which is 26th in the NHL.

Additional Information

Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils will be on Team USA's 2026 Winter Olympics roster. The Colorado Mammoth recently acquired forward Jack Hannah from the Las Vegas Desert Dogs.