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Nashville's Road Woes Continue in Salt Lake City

By Cole Crease StreakChat NHL columnist Published April 10, 2026 12:05 AM EDT

Regular Season 9:00 PM ESPN+ Delta Center Salt Lake City, UT

Matchup

Nashville Predators at Utah Mammoth

Puck Drop

9:00 PM

Arena

Delta Center

Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Records

Nashville Predators 37-31-10 (17-16-7 Away) | Utah Mammoth 41-30-6 (20-14-3 Home)

Coverage

ESPN+

What To Watch

The points leaders take center stage with Filip Forsberg and Clayton Keller driving the attack.
Utah Mammoth bring the better scoring rate at 3.30 goals per game, compared with 2.99 for Nashville Predators.
Nashville Predators list Nicolas Hague as OUT.

The Nashville Predators' struggles on the road will be put to the test once again as they travel to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT to face the Utah Mammoth. Nashville has been a mediocre team away from home this season, sporting a 17-16-7 record, while Utah has been formidable on their home ice, boasting a 20-14-3 record. The Predators' defense will be under pressure against Utah's high-powered offense, which averages 3.30 goals per game, led by Clayton Keller's 80 points and 54 assists.

Filip Forsberg's 73 points, including 38 goals, pace the Predators' offense, but Nashville's defense has been vulnerable, allowing 29.7 shots per game. Utah's offense might find success against a Nashville team that has allowed 3.26 goals per game on average. The injury report shows Nicolas Hague out for Nashville, while Jack McBain and Barrett Hayton are sidelined for Utah. The Mammoth are favored by -1.5 goals, with a total set at 6.5; make your pick or join the conversation on StreakChat.

Cole Crease's Pick

Utah Mammoth

Cole Crease is backing Utah Mammoth over Nashville Predators in this matchup.

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Matchup

Nashville Predators vs Utah Mammoth

Start

2026-04-09 21:00:00

Status

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Game Facts

Matchup

Nashville Predators at Utah Mammoth

Season Leaders

Nashville Predators: Filip Forsberg (73 pts)

Utah Mammoth: Clayton Keller (80 pts)

Odds / Predictor

Utah Mammoth -1.5 | Total: 6.5

Matchup predictor: - / -

Key Stat Edges

Utah Mammoth bring the better scoring rate at 3.30 goals per game, compared with 2.99 for Nashville Predators.
Nashville Predators bring the stronger power play at 22.8, while Utah Mammoth sit at 19.6.

Notable Injuries

Nashville Predators list Nicolas Hague as OUT.
Utah Mammoth list Jack McBain as OUT.
Utah Mammoth list Barrett Hayton as OUT.

Team Stats Snapshot

Metric	NSH	UTA
GF/G	2.99	3.30
GAA	3.26	2.90
SF/G	28.0	27.6
SA/G	29.7	26.1
PIM	685	743
PPG	52	42
PCT	22.8	19.6
PPGA	42	50
PCT	82.1	78.6
SHG	8	8
SHGA	0	0

Injury Report

Nashville Predators

Nicolas Hague (D)
OUT Apr 11

Utah Mammoth

Jack McBain (C)
OUT Apr 16

Barrett Hayton (C)
OUT Apr 16

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