Games / NHL / Dec 26, 2026

Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Utah Mammoth (10-7-1) visit the Los Angeles Kings (5-8-2) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET, at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA. TV: Utah 16, ABTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Los Angeles Kings vs Utah Mammoth.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Utah Mammoth10-7-1

10:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Los Angeles Kings5-8-2

DateDec 26, 2026

Time10:00 PM ET

Venuecrypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA

TVUtah 16, ABTV

Team comparison

Utah MammothLos Angeles Kings

Goals per game

3.5

3.0

Goals allowed per game

3.5

10-7-1Record5-8-2

4th in Central DivisionStanding7th in Pacific Division

6-6Road record / home record2-5

LLWLWLast 5LWLWL

L2StreakL1

Team stats

Utah MammothLos Angeles Kings

Goals Against Average

3.50

3.47

Shots Against per Game

25.1

27.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

69.6

62.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.50

3.00

Shots per Game

29.9

27.9

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

37.1

23.1

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

194

157

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Los Angeles Kings

Erik Gustafsson D · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Kevin Fiala LW · Lower Leg - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jakub Dvorak D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

Los Angeles KingsLWLWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsL 2-5

Nov 4, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 7-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Buffalo SabresL 2-3

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Ottawa SenatorsW 6-5

Oct 27, 2026 · at Chicago BlackhawksL 1-2

Season series

Series starts 12/5

Jan 15, 2027LA 0, UTA 0

Dec 26, 2026UTA 0, LA 0

Dec 5, 2026UTA 0, LA 0

Team pages

Utah Mammoth
Schedule, roster and stats

Los Angeles Kings
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET at crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

How can I watch Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings?

TV: Utah 16, ABTV.

What are the records of the Utah Mammoth and Los Angeles Kings?

Utah Mammoth: 10-7-1. Los Angeles Kings: 5-8-2.

Who is injured for Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings?

Listed out or doubtful: Utah Mammoth: Nate Schmidt, Kailer Yamamoto, John Marino, Maveric Lamoureux. Los Angeles Kings: Erik Gustafsson, Kevin Fiala, Jakub Dvorak. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Utah Mammoth vs Los Angeles Kings played?

crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA.

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