Utah Mammoth Host Colorado Avalanche

The Utah Mammoth will host the Colorado Avalanche in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 p.m. MT (10:00 p.m. ET) on ESPN/TVAS. Utah is unbeaten at home (3-0-0) while Colorado remains undefeated on the road, setting up a high-stakes rematch after Colorado won the first meeting 2-1. Utah’s offense has been driven by Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz — Schmaltz recorded a hat trick in a 6-3 win over San Jose with Keller assisting on all three — a pairing coach Andre Tourigny praised for its chemistry. Analysts rate Colorado ahead in key underlying metrics, and the matchup is expected to turn on goaltending: Scott Wedgewood has been outstanding and is expected to start while Mackenzie Blackwood practiced but is not on the trip. The game will be a strong test of how much Utah has improved since relocating and rebuilding as both clubs seek early-season momentum.