Games / NHL / Dec 17, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (14-3-2) visit the Utah Mammoth (10-7-1) on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT. TV: CARNHL, Utah 16. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes.

NHLThursday, December 17, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes14-3-2

9:00 PM ETDec 17, 2026

Utah Mammoth10-7-1

DateDec 17, 2026

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueDelta Center, Salt Lake City, UT

TVCARNHL, Utah 16

Team comparison

Carolina HurricanesUtah Mammoth

Goals per game

4.1

3.5

Goals allowed per game

2.4

3.5

14-3-2Record10-7-1

1st in Metropolitan DivisionStanding4th in Central Division

8-3Road record / home record4-2

WWLWWLast 5LLWLW

W2StreakL2

Team stats

Carolina HurricanesUtah Mammoth

Goals Against Average

2.32

3.50

Shots Against per Game

22.4

25.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.0

69.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

4.11

3.50

Shots per Game

33.3

29.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

22.2

37.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

164

194

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Carolina Hurricanes

Jordan Staal C · Calf

Injured Reserve

William Carrier LW · Knee

Day-To-Day

Utah Mammoth

Nate Schmidt D · Upper Body

Out

Kailer Yamamoto RW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

John Marino D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Maveric Lamoureux D · Shoulder

Injured Reserve

Dylan Guenther RW · Undisclosed

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Carolina HurricanesWWLWW

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 9-2

Nov 5, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-3

Nov 3, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 1-4

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsW 7-0

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-2

Utah MammothLLWLW

Nov 7, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsL 2-4

Nov 5, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

Nov 3, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 3-2

Nov 1, 2026 · at Philadelphia FlyersL 3-6

Oct 29, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 4-3

Season series

Series starts 12/17

Mar 7, 2027UTA 0, CAR 0

Dec 17, 2026CAR 0, UTA 0

Team pages

Carolina Hurricanes
Schedule, roster and stats

Utah Mammoth
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth?

The game is on Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET at Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT.

How can I watch Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth?

TV: CARNHL, Utah 16.

What are the records of the Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth?

Carolina Hurricanes: 14-3-2. Utah Mammoth: 10-7-1.

Who is injured for Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth?

Listed out or doubtful: Carolina Hurricanes: Jordan Staal. Utah Mammoth: Nate Schmidt, Kailer Yamamoto, John Marino, Maveric Lamoureux. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth played?

Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT.

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