The Saturday NHL schedule includes the Utah Mammoth (1-0) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (1-0) at Nationwide Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets: Oct. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 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 | 3.27 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 10th |
| Shots | 27.6 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 19.83% | 18th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.05% | 20th |
Blue Jackets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.00 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 19.00% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.23% | 28th |
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Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Mammoth
- Clayton Keller, a productive offensive player a season ago for Utah, registered 88 points on the season.
- Nick Schmaltz was another of Utah's top contributors last season, tallying 73 total points (33 goals and 40 assists).
- On 241 shots, Dylan Guenther recorded 73 points (39 goals, 34 assists) for Utah last season.
- Across 64 games played, Karel Vejmelka had a goaltending record of 38-20-3 last season. During those games, he allowed 169 goals while recording 1,455 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Kenneth Werenski's 22 goals and 59 assists in 75 games for Columbus last season added up to 81 total points.
- Matthew Knies was one of the impact players on offense for Columbus with 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 23 goals and 42 assists in 79 games.
- Columbus' Adam Fantilli was among the leading scorers on the team with 59 total points (24 goals and 35 assists).
- Jet Greaves had a 26-19-9 record last season, with a .908 save percentage (12th in the league). He conceded 142 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Mammoth vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Mammoth
Maveric Lamoureux: Out (Shoulder)
Blue Jackets
Dante Fabbro: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Provorov: Out (Lower Body),
Isac Lundeström: Out (Achilles)
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Mammoth's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Blackhawks | W 6-0 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/4/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/8/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2026 | Sabres | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/3/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 10/9/2026 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/13/2026 | Panthers | - | Home |