Mikhail Sergachev

Mikhail Sergachev put on a clinic from the blue line Saturday, matching a franchise record that's been standing for over a year. The Utah defenseman's four helpers - two coming on the power play - guided the Mammoth past Los Angeles in a dominant 6-2 victory that snapped a two-game losing streak. With the Mammoth sitting just five points ahead of Nashville for a playoff spot, performances like this from their backend could prove crucial down the stretch.

MacKenzie Weegar wastes no time fitting into Utah's stingy blue line, bringing his signature blend of hits, blocks and puck-moving after the Flames shipped him out for picks and prospects. The 32-year-old, who led NHL defensemen in even-strength points back in 2020-21, joins a Mammoth squad already fifth in goals against and shots allowed, pairing perfectly with Mikhail Sergachev and the likes of Sean Durzi.

Utah Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev sits out Thursday's clash with Philadelphia due to a nagging lower-body tweak that derailed his comeback. The former Lightning stud, who's logged 42 points in 61 games this season, tests his readiness as a game-time call against Columbus on Saturday. Front offices around the league whisper about cap implications if this lingers, especially with Utah pushing for playoff positioning in the tight West.