{"id":477936,"date":"2025-11-17T07:53:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=477936"},"modified":"2025-11-17T07:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T12:53:02","slug":"nhl-predictions-november-17th-utah-mammoth-vs-anaheim-ducks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2025\/11\/17\/nhl-predictions-november-17th-utah-mammoth-vs-anaheim-ducks\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: November 17th Utah Mammoth vs Anaheim Ducks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey<\/em> look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. This edition features the Anaheim Ducks taking on the Utah Mammoth. Don\u2019t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025\u201326 season.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions: Utah Mammoth vs Anaheim Ducks<\/h2>\n

2025\u201326 Season Series:<\/strong> First meeting this season (2024-2025 Season Series: Mammoth 1 – 2 Ducks)<\/p>\n

Time:<\/strong> 10:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST); 7:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST)<\/p>\n

How to Watch Tutorial<\/a><\/h3>\n

US TV:<\/strong> Victory+, Utah16<\/p>\n

Canada TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet, SN360<\/p>\n

Setting the Stage<\/h3>\n

The Anaheim Ducks (11\u20136\u20131) return home looking to halt a three-game slide<\/a>. For a team that opened the season with structure, pace, and confidence, recent performances have revealed discipline problems and an alarming dip in offensive rhythm. However, Anaheim\u2019s underlying process still shows enough play-driving and finishing talent to expect a rebound. Leo Carlsson<\/a>, Cutter Gauthier<\/a>, and Chris Kreider<\/a> remain the nucleus of a forward group that has scored at elite efficiency all season.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth (10\u20137\u20131) arrive in a perplexing stretch. They have dropped four of their past five yet continue to grade as one of the NHL\u2019s best territorial teams<\/a>. Utah controls over 56 percent of five-on-five shots and holds a 53 percent expected goals share, but their save percentage has cratered. Despite all their play-driving strength, they remain undermined by late-game collapses and unreliable goaltending. Nevertheless, Logan Cooley<\/a>, Nick Schmaltz<\/a>, and Clayton Keller<\/a> headline a deep, dangerous top six that forces opponents into extended defensive sequences. Ultimately, this matchup brings together two teams whose records obscure the real story. Those stories being Utah\u2019s process exceeds its results, while Anaheim\u2019s finishing continues to mask deeper defensive issues.<\/p>\n

Utah Mammoth Storyline<\/h3>\n

Utah\u2019s recent struggles<\/a> hide how strong they\u2019ve been territorially. The Mammoth own a 56.03 percent shot share and 54.66 percent Fenwick share, both top-five leaguewide. Schmidt, Sergachev, and Marino continue to anchor a blueline that excels at suppressing volume, and their forwards thrive in transition. Cooley, Guenther, Schmaltz, and Keller all grade highly in game score stats, forming a four-player cluster capable of overwhelming matchups. JJ Peterka<\/a> also provides speed-driven scoring depth on a third line that could challenge Anaheim\u2019s struggling bottom six.<\/p>\n

However, the issue is the crease. Utah\u2019s five-on-five save percentage sits at just 87.54 percent, fourth-worst in the league. Consecutive late-game breakdowns also undermine strong starts, including a blown lead against the Islanders two nights ago. Still, Utah owns a 53.20 percent expected goals share and consistently drives more quality than they allow. If their goaltending stabilises even slightly, their results should follow. Against Anaheim\u2019s high-danger defence, chances should be plentiful.<\/p>\n

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Power play goal for Utah!Scored by Dylan Guenther with 01:25 remaining in the 1st period.Assisted by Mikhail Sergachev and Clayton Keller.Utah: 2New York: 1#NYIvsUTA #UtahHC #Isles<\/p>\n

— NHL Goals (@nhlgoals.bsky.social)<\/a> 2025-11-15T02:53:03.484595Z<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n