Thrilling Overtime Victory for the Utah Mammoth
In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, the Utah Mammoth overcame a three-goal deficit to secure a remarkable 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in overtime. This dramatic turnaround was led by Clayton Keller, who not only managed to score twice—including a crucial goal that tied the game just as regulation was about to end—but also netted the winning goal early in the extra period.
Key Moments of the Game
With only 34 seconds left on the clock in the third period, Keller executed a spectacular backhand shot, pushing the game into overtime. His heroics continued just 2:01 into the extra frame when he finished off a play set up by Dylan Guenther.
The Mammoth’s resilience has been evident in their recent performances, marking their fourth consecutive win. Alongside Keller, JJ Peterka, Lawson Crouse, and Barrett Hayton contributed to the scoring. Karel Vejmelka demonstrated skill in goal, stopping 25 shots to hold off the Flyers.
Philadelphia’s Struggles
For Philadelphia, Christian Dvorak shone brightly by recording two goals and one assist, making significant contributions alongside teammates Cam York and Bobby Brink, who also found the net. However, the team’s struggles continued as they faced their seventh defeat in their last eight games, with Samuel Ersson making 22 saves in a losing effort.
Game Highlights
The Flyers struck early, with York lighting the lamp just 29 seconds after the puck dropped—Dvorak setting him up for a powerful one-timer. By the 4:36 mark of the first period, Dvorak had doubled their lead, utilizing a wrist shot that maneuvered past Vejmelka. Brink increased Philadelphia’s lead to 3-0 with a power-play goal at the beginning of the second period.
The Mammoth began their comeback when Peterka unleashed an unassisted wrist shot at the 5:35 mark of the second period, followed closely by a goal from Crouse just 36 seconds later. Dvorak added his second goal of the night on another power play, briefly restoring a two-goal cushion for the Flyers. However, Hayton’s power-play goal late in the third period set the stage for Keller’s dramatic finish, sending the game into overtime and ultimately leading to the Mammoth’s victory.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Flyers are set to visit the Colorado Avalanche on Friday, while the Mammoth will head to Nashville for their next challenge on Saturday.
