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Mammoth Shocks Stars with Late Winning Goal
16 Jan
Summary
- John Marino scored the game-winning goal in the third period.
- Nick Schmaltz scored the Mammoth's first goal late in the second.
- Karel Vejmelka made 26 saves for the winning Utah Mammoth.
The Utah Mammoth secured a narrow 2-1 victory against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, thanks to a crucial third-period goal from John Marino. Marino broke the tie at 4:03 into the final period, propelling his team to their fifth win in their last six contests. His contribution was pivotal, as he also provided the assist for Nick Schmaltz's 17th goal of the season.
Earlier in the game, Nick Schmaltz had given the Mammoth a late lead, tipping in a pass from Marino with just seven seconds remaining in the second period. This goal marked one of the latest in regulation time for the franchise. The Mammoth thought they had extended their lead early in the third, but a goal was disallowed due to a high-sticking infraction.
Mikko Rantanen managed to equalize for the Dallas Stars on a power play in the third period, but Marino's long-distance shot quickly restored Utah's advantage. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka was instrumental in the win, stopping 26 shots. The Stars, meanwhile, continue to struggle, having lost nine of their last eleven games.
