Mammoth vs. Sharks: Preview, Odds, and Key Matchups

Utah Mammoth Face San Jose Sharks in Crucial Western Clash

The Utah Mammoth (10-7-2) travel to the SAP Center to take on the San Jose Sharks (8-8-3) on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in a pivotal Western Conference matchup. Puck drop is set for 10:00 p.m. ET, with the game airing exclusively on ESPN+.

Team Context & Recent Form

The Mammoth enter San Jose following a frustrating 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Despite holding a 2-1 lead with just five seconds remaining in regulation, Utah was unable to secure the win, highlighting a need for improved late-game execution.

"It's just frustrating the way it happened at the end... We lose one battle. I don't think we gave up much before that chance, and the puck is in the back of our net." – Andre Tourigny, Mammoth Head Coach

The Sharks, meanwhile, wrapped up a 1-2-0 road trip with a 4-1 defeat to the Seattle Kraken. Coach Ryan Warsofsky emphasized the need for defensive tightening after his team gave up too many Grade-A scoring chances.

"There were probably four chances there that are Grade-A, that are not good ones that you want to give up... That's not a recipe to win." – Ryan Warsofsky, Sharks Head Coach

Projected Lineups & Key Players

Both teams will be shorthanded due to injuries:

Mammoth Out: Sean Durzi (Upper Body), Alex Kerfoot (Lower Body)
Sharks Out: Michael Misa (Lower Body), Jeff Skinner (Lower Body)

Notably, veteran defenseman John Klingberg will be a healthy scratch for the Sharks after struggling defensively (-5 rating) and being a minus-3 in the Seattle loss.

Mammoth Key Players to Watch:

Nick Schmaltz: Leading the charge offensively with 22 points (10G, 12A) in 19 games. He's on a four-game point streak (4 points).
Logan Cooley: Team leader with eight road goals.
Karel Vejmelka: Likely in net; has a 2.85 GAA and .875 SV% in five starts this season.

Sharks Key Players to Watch:

Macklin Celebrini: The rookie sensation continues his impressive rookie campaign with 27 points (10G, 17A) in 19 games, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time.
Philipp Kurashev & Will Smith: Forming a potent top line with Celebrini.
Yaroslav Askarov: Expected to start; has a 3.00 GAA and .905 SV% in 11 games.

Betting Odds & Key Stats

The Mammoth are favored on the road:

Puck Line: Utah -1.5 (+170), San Jose +1.5 (-210)
Moneyline: Utah -140, San Jose +115
Total: 6 goals (Over -115, Under -105)

Utah holds the edge in the season series, having defeated San Jose 6-3 on October 17th. The Sharks are 4-3-3 at home this season, while the Mammoth have been inconsistent lately (2-5-2 in their last nine).

How to Watch

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 10:00 p.m. ET
Where: SAP Center at San Jose
TV/Stream: ESPN+
Watch Live: Stream on ESPN+ | Get Tickets on StubHub

[IMAGE_1: Utah Mammoth vs San Jose Sharks NHL game action at SAP Center]