Our Penguins vs. Mammoth prediction starts with a Pittsburgh team trying to salvage the final stop of a winless road trip. The Penguins visit the Delta Center on Monday at 9 p.m. ET after three straight losses. Utah is a -180 home favorite, and the total sits at 6.5. Both teams lost 6-2 on Saturday, and both creases carry real questions. Below, we break down the goaltending, the special teams gap and the market before landing on two plays.
Last Updated: October 19, 2026
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Utah Mammoth — Game Info
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City Utah |
| When | October 19 – 9:00 PM ET |
| TV | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Utah 16 |
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Utah Mammoth Betting Preview
Neither starting goaltender had been confirmed Monday morning, so treat this read as provisional. Arturs Silovs is expected back in Pittsburgh’s net after Sergei Murashov started Saturday in Vegas, according to RotoWire. Silovs is 3-2-0 with an .875 save percentage. He has allowed five goals in three of his five starts, including Friday’s 5-2 loss in Colorado. Murashov, meanwhile, is still chasing his first win at 0-3-1 with an .883 mark.
Utah’s projected starter is Karel Vejmelka, though Sebastian Cossa remains an option. Vejmelka is 5-2-0, but his goals-against average climbed to 2.89 after Edmonton chased him. He allowed five goals on 17 shots before Cossa replaced him, per the Mammoth’s 6-2 loss to Edmonton game story. Whichever goalie gets the net, Utah’s crease has been the weaker half of an otherwise strong roster.
The skaters tell a clearer story. Utah has outshot opponents 272-206 through nine games, according to Hockey-Reference team totals. Pittsburgh sits nearly even at 255-249. The Mammoth (6-3-0) are second in the Central and score 3.67 goals per game. The Penguins (3-5-1) are sixth in the Metropolitan and allow 3.56 per game. They have been outscored 16-7 during this skid, losing 5-3 in Chicago, 5-2 in Colorado and 6-2 in Vegas.
The schedule adds to Pittsburgh’s burden. The Penguins played Friday and Saturday, so this is their third game in four nights. They are also 1-4-1 on the road. Utah played Saturday as well, but it stays home after Sunday’s day off. On the injury front, defenseman Samuel Girard is questionable after leaving Saturday’s game, and forward Egor Chinakhov is day-to-day. Still, Pittsburgh has had success here, rallying from two goals down to win 4-3 in Salt Lake City last March. For more on the trip’s earlier stops, see our Penguins vs. Avalanche prediction.
Lineups look stable for both sides. Pittsburgh keeps Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust on Sidney Crosby’s wings, with Evgeni Malkin on the second line. Utah runs Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz and Lawson Crouse together, with Logan Cooley, Vincent Trocheck and Dylan Guenther on the second unit. Pittsburgh’s blue line is already without Ryan Graves and Trevor van Riemsdyk, both on injured reserve. Losing Girard would push another depth defenseman into the lineup against the league’s top power play.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Utah Mammoth Odds
| Puck Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penguins | +1.5 (-163) | +155 | O 6.5 (-125) |
| Mammoth | -1.5 (+137) | -180 | U 6.5 (+105) |
Odds accurate as of October 19, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NHL Odds – Futures – Props
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Utah Mammoth — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Penguins | 26% | 74% | Mammoth |
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Penguins vs. Mammoth Prediction — Can Pittsburgh’s Penalty Kill Contain a 35.3% Power Play?
The biggest mismatch in this game sits on special teams. Utah’s power play leads the league at 35.3%, cashing 12 of 34 chances. Pittsburgh’s penalty kill has held up better than its record, killing 83.3% of opponents’ chances. Something has to give. The reverse matchup also leans toward goals. Utah’s penalty kill sits at just 73.3%, and Pittsburgh’s power play converted in Vegas on Saturday.
Goaltending is the other driver, and it points the same direction. Both probable starters allowed five goals in a start within the last four days. Swap in either backup and the profile barely changes, which makes this read sturdier than most provisional ones. Pittsburgh’s last three games produced eight, seven and eight total goals. In addition, a late empty-net goal or an overtime winner counts toward the full-game total. The pricing has also drifted slightly toward more scoring since it opened.
However, Utah’s structure is the main risk. The Mammoth allow fewer than 23 shots per game, and a Penguins team with seven goals in three games may struggle to break through. If Utah controls play at five-on-five and Pittsburgh stays out of the box, this could settle into a lower-event game than recent results suggest. Vejmelka also entered Saturday with a 2.39 goals-against average, so one rough night may overstate his slide.
The Pick: Over 6.5 Total Goals (-125)
Penguins vs. Mammoth Prediction — Pittsburgh’s Winless Road Trip Reaches Its Final Stop
Pittsburgh’s recent losses have not been close. All three came by at least two goals, and the Penguins were outscored by nine across them. The Penguins’ 1-4-1 road record shows how little cushion they have carried away from home. Utah’s process numbers support a margin as well. The Mammoth are taking about 57% of the shots in their games. They also face an opponent finishing its third game in four nights. Utah showed that ceiling Thursday with a 4-2 win in Edmonton, the game we broke down in our Mammoth vs. Oilers prediction.
The price shapes the vehicle. The moneyline carries a break-even near 64%, while the two-goal version needs roughly 42%. This game projects as open rather than tight, and empty-net goals routinely turn one-goal leads into two-goal wins. On the other hand, the market has ticked slightly toward Pittsburgh despite about three of every four puck line tickets landing on Utah. Utah’s moneyline has eased from -185 at the open to -180, and the puck line price has drifted the same way. That move is small, but it runs against this read. This play also leans on the same shaky Pittsburgh goaltending as the first, so the two are not independent.
The Pick: Mammoth -1.5 Puck Line (+137)
Our Final Word on Penguins vs. Mammoth
Pittsburgh arrives tired, thin on the back end and without a reliable answer in net. Utah owns the better process numbers and the league’s best power play. Its own goaltending, though, gives the Penguins a path to keep pace on the scoreboard. That tension is why both plays lean on goals and margin rather than a steep moneyline. Confirm both starters before puck drop. A surprise in either crease would not flip the scoring read, but it could sharpen or soften the margin play.
The Over 6.5 Total Goals (-125) is our top play because both probable starters just allowed five goals and Utah’s league-best power play is rolling. The Mammoth -1.5 Puck Line (+137) backs a Utah team that dominates the shot count against a Penguins club losing by multiple goals.
NHL Penguins vs. Mammoth FAQ: October 19, 2026
What time does the Penguins vs. Mammoth game start?
The Penguins vs. Mammoth game starts at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday, October 19, 2026. That is 7:00 p.m. local time in Salt Lake City. The game closes Pittsburgh’s four-game road trip, and both teams had Sunday off after playing Saturday.
What channel is the Penguins vs. Mammoth game on?
The Penguins vs. Mammoth game airs regionally on SportsNet Pittsburgh in the Penguins’ market and on Utah 16 in the Mammoth’s market. Both are regional broadcasts, so viewers outside those two markets will need a streaming option to watch the game.
How can I stream the Penguins vs. Mammoth game?
Fans outside both local markets can stream the Penguins vs. Mammoth game on ESPN+. Viewers in Utah can watch on the Mammoth+ service, while Pittsburgh-area fans can stream the SportsNet Pittsburgh broadcast through Fubo. Regional blackout rules may apply depending on where you live.
Who won the last meeting between the Penguins and Mammoth?
Pittsburgh won the last meeting 4-3 on March 14, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Penguins rallied from a two-goal deficit to take that game. Monday’s game is the first of two meetings this season, with the rematch set for Oct. 29 in Pittsburgh.
Where do the Penguins and Mammoth stand in the standings?
Utah enters at 6-3-0 with 12 points, second in the Central Division. Pittsburgh is 3-5-1 with seven points, sixth in the Metropolitan Division. The Penguins have lost three straight games, while the Mammoth enter off a 6-2 home loss to Edmonton on Saturday.