Vancouver Canucks vs Utah Mammoth prediction: Special teams test on Nov. 16, 2026

The Canucks at Mammoth regular season game on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, brings the NHL's lowest points total to Salt Lake City. The Canucks have lost six straight in regulation and have 7 points, while the Mammoth hold the second Western Conference wild card spot.

The market makes the Mammoth the clear favorites, yet their goaltending numbers and a thinned defense give the Canucks a way into the game. Neither team has announced a starting goalie for Nov. 16.

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When is Canucks vs Mammoth?

The Canucks visit the Mammoth on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City. It is a 2026-27 regular season game. The teams meet again later this season.

What is Canucks vs Mammoth prediction?

The Mammoth are favorites at 82%, with the Canucks at 22%, according to market data as of 10 Nov 2026. For the latest probabilities, check OG.com.

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The Mammoth's case starts with special teams and home ice. The Canucks' case depends on goaltending and staying out of the penalty box.

Canucks vs Mammoth recent scores and head-to-head results

Both teams arrive off losses, though the Canucks' slide is longer.

The Mammoth beat the Canucks on Dec. 5 (4-1 in Vancouver), Feb. 2 (6-2 in Salt Lake City) and Apr. 4 (7-4 in Vancouver) last season, outscoring them 17-7 across those games.

The Canucks' goaltending has changed since then. Kevin Lankinen started the first two meetings and Nikita Tolopilo the third.

Where do Canucks and Mammoth stand this season?

The standings gap is wide, but the Mammoth have a slump of their own to explain.

Through Nov. 9, the Mammoth are 10-7-1 with 21 points in 18 games. They are fifth in the Central Division, 4-5-1 in their last 10 and level on goal differential at 63 scored and 63 allowed.

The Canucks are 3-16-1 with 7 points in 20 games, eighth in the Pacific Division and last in the West. They have been outscored 90-56 and are 2-8-1 on the road.

Canucks vs Mammoth team news, injuries and projected lineups

Goalie decisions are open on both sides, and the Mammoth's injuries are concentrated on defense.

Canucks

Filip Chytil (shoulder) and Tom Willander (lower body) are out until at least Nov. 13, according to CBS Sports' injury report. Akil Thomas is on injured reserve until at least Nov. 29. Thatcher Demko is on injured reserve with a hip injury, and ESPN lists his return date as Dec. 21.

Leevi Merilainen started against the Flyers on Nov. 9, with Lankinen listed as his backup in NHL.com's projected lineup. Merilainen stopped 14 of 16 shots in that game. The starter for Nov. 16 has not been announced.

Mammoth

Defensemen Nate Schmidt (upper body) and John Marino (upper body) are out until at least Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, respectively, according to CBS Sports. They formed the Mammoth's second pair, and Deseret News notes that players with much less NHL experience now fill those spots. Forward Kailer Yamamoto is on injured reserve until at least Nov. 11.

Karel Vejmelka and Sebastian Cossa share the crease, with save percentages of .872 and .871 through Nov. 6, according to the team's website. No starter has been named for Nov. 16. The Mammoth play the Golden Knights, Blues and Sharks first, so these statuses can change.

What could decide Canucks vs Mammoth?

Three issues stand out: the Mammoth's power play, their goaltending and the Canucks' back-to-back.

Can the Canucks keep the Mammoth's power play quiet?

The Mammoth's power play converts 37.1% of its chances, second in the NHL, and has produced 23 goals. Nick Schmaltz leads the team with seven. The Canucks' penalty kill has stopped 63.1% of opposing power plays in 20 games.

Every Canucks penalty therefore hands the Mammoth their best scoring route. The Canucks scored on one of five power plays against the Flyers, so their own power play can keep a game close if they stay disciplined.

Does goaltending give the Canucks a way back?

The Mammoth rank third from last in team save percentage, according to Deseret News, although coach Andre Tourigny says his goalies are trending in the right direction. The Canucks average 21.75 shots per game and managed six through two periods against the Flyers on Nov. 9 before outshooting Philadelphia 13-2 in the third.

Drew O'Connor called the team "flat" early in that game. A start closer to that third period would test a Mammoth tandem still looking for form.

How much does the Canucks' back-to-back change the game?

The Canucks play the Golden Knights on Sunday, Nov. 15, and then travel to Salt Lake City. The Mammoth host the Sharks on Nov. 14 and have Sunday off. The Mammoth are 4-2-0 at home, which adds to their case.

The schedule does not explain results by itself. The Canucks were rested against the Flyers on Nov. 9, facing a team on the second night of a back-to-back, and still managed six shots through two periods.

What is each team's route to winning?

The Mammoth's route runs through the power play and home ice, with goaltending as the main risk. The Canucks need to avoid penalties, generate shots earlier and get a steadier performance in net.

The biggest uncertainty is who starts in goal for each side, along with whether Schmidt is back on the Mammoth's blue line.

FAQs

Quick answers on timing, goalies and the market for this game.

What time is Canucks vs Mammoth on Nov. 16?

The game starts at 9:30 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City.

Is Thatcher Demko playing against the Mammoth?

ESPN lists Demko on injured reserve with a Dec. 21 return date, so he is not expected to play on Nov. 16.

Who are the starting goalies for Canucks vs Mammoth?

Neither team has announced a starter. The Canucks have used Merilainen and Lankinen, and the Mammoth use Vejmelka and Cossa.

Who is favored in Canucks vs Mammoth?

The Mammoth are at 82% and the Canucks at 22% on OG.com prediction markets.

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