Utah Mammoth game wrap:Islanders Kick Mammoth To The Curb 3-2 In Overtime

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Utah Mammoth Lawson Crouse (67) takes the puck against the New York Islanders Alexander Romanov (28) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Fri Nov 15, 2025 (nhl.com photo)

By Tom Walker

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah surrendered its third period lead on a controversial kicked in goal by New York and fall to the Islanders in overtime 3-2.

The Utah Mammoth (10-7-0) laced up Friday night for the final game of the current homestand against the New York Islanders (9-6-2), and their 100th game as a new franchise. Utah snapped a 3-game losing streak on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres, and entered Friday’s contest with a 5-1-0 home record.

New York captured the early lead on a snap shot by winger Emil Heineman at 7:13 of the first, his 8th of the season, assisted by Tony DeAngelo and Alexander Romanov. Just past the halfway mark of the period, the horn sounded for what appeared to be a goal by Utah forward Nick Schmaltz, but on video review it was ruled that the puck hadn’t crossed the line. The Mammoth quickly shook it off, however, as winger JJ Peterka hit the score sheet moments later with his second goal of the homestand, his 6th of the season, a tip-in from a shot by Lawson Crouse with the additional assist to John Marino. With less than two minutes remaining in the frame, the Islanders gifted Utah a lengthy 5-on-3 power play as Matthew Schaefer was called for interference against Clayton Keller, and then 7 seconds later Simon Holmstrom sent the puck over the glass from the defensive zone for a delay of game penalty. The Mammoth took advantage of New York’s miscues as forward Dylan Guenther fired off a slap shot which found the back of the net for his 7th goal of the season, assisted by Mikhail Sergachev and Keller. Utah went to the locker room sporting a 2-1 lead. Islanders goaltender David Rittich stopped 11 of 13 Mammoth shots in the period, while Karel Vejmelka turned away 5 of th 6 New York shots he faced.

The second period was a scoreless defensive display from both teams as Rittich stopped all 10 Utah shot attempts, and Vejmelka kept New York off the scoreboard on 7 shots.

At 13:44 of the third period Jonathan Drouin kicked the puck into the Mammoth net. Though the call on the ice was no goal, video replay officials overturned the decision despite clear video of the kick. Anyone searching the internet to see it for themselves will be stunned at the call. Nevertheless the goal stood, and the score at the end of regulation was 2-2.

In the overtime period, New York added insult to injury when Matthew Schaefer found a hole past Vejmelka to give the Islanders the overtime victory and handing Utah its first overtime loss of the season.

Utah Mammoth Head Coach André Tourigny addressed the media after the game. “We had a really good first period, and for a number of reasons, we lost our momentum in the second period. They did a good job at keeping our guys tired on the ice, and we had a tough time changing. We didn’t turn the puck over a lot today, but we had a few costly ones which did not let us make good changes, and that wore us down a little bit. I think we were on our heels too much in the third period. We were protecting the lead, but we did not have the same aggression. I talked to you a lot about that. About the way we’re at our best to defend. It’s when we have aggression and pressure, and I did not like the way we closed that game.” Talking about the Mammoth special teams, Tourigny said, “Big goal on the power play for sure. I think that our power play had the opportunity to separate us during the game, and we didn’t. That’s unfortunate, because I think that was a key moment. On the flip side, the PK came up big. I think on the power play, we had a few good looks where the hole was there and the opportunity was there. We need to get clutch.”

Utah (10-7-1) now hits the road for games in Anaheim and San Jose on Monday and Tuesday, returning to the Delta Center for a four game homestand next Thursday beginning with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Changes for Kings Loom After Losing to Timberwolves 124-110

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Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) looks for someone to throw the ball to as he is pursued by the Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the second half of the NBA Cup at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Fri Nov 14, 2025 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Throughout three quarters the game between the Sacramento Kings (3-10) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (8-4) was a wild ride with the Kings trailing by a single point after three. In the early minutes of the fourth quarter we saw what has become the Kings inability to close out games.

After three minutes of play the Timberwolves took a nine-point lead 103-94. The final was 124-110. The Kings can hang with the best in the league but they just cannot finish. While it was a far better effort then Wednesday’s game it is still another loss dropping the team to a discouraging 3-10 season record.

Domantas Sabonis had the high for the Kings with 34 points and Zach LaVine had a solid second half finishing with 25 points. The changes that Head Coach Doug Christie had alluded too could be eminent.

Game recap: Going into the first quarter both Sabonis and Malik Monk took the court. After the first 12 minutes of play the Kings were keeping pace with the Timberwolves but trailed 35-30.

Sacramento kept at it outscoring the Timberwolves in the second quarter 31-26 and going into the locker room at the half, this game was tied at 61. Sabonis took Head Coach Doug Christie’s words to heart scoring 24 points in the first half.

Russell Westbrook and DeMar DeRozan were stagnant with Westbrook coming away empty and DeRozan scoring only two points. Sacramento was hitting 50% of their three-point attempts which were instrumental in a game so very close.

Both teams were terrible from the line with the Kings shooting at 56% and the Timberwolves not much better with 63%. The Timberwolves largest lead of the half was 11 points which the Kings were able to erase going into the third quarter with the game tied at 61.

Going into the third quarter the question remained; with the exception of Sabonis could these starters get their rears into gear. Could they play the brand of basketball that we know they are capable of.

The Kings got off to a good start in the third taking a 74-69 lead early. They have been struggling all season closing out games but this game looked different as they continued to extend their lead with as much as a seven-point lead.

Time would tell if Coach Christie’s harsh words resonated in any way. They certainly had for Sabonis and would any of the other starters follow suit. The first half indicated that they did but they had a long way to go in this game.

The Kings had a five point lead going into the final five minutes of the third but let the Timberwolves back on top with three minutes left in the quarter 88-84. The third quarter closed out with the Timberwolves clinging to a one-point lead 92-91.

Could the Kings dig deep and close out the fourth quarter? Going into the final quarter this game was up for grabs and Sacramento had a great opportunity to prove themselves.

Early in the fourth quarter this game was tied at 94. It all came to an end three minutes into the quarter when Minnesota took a 103-94 lead prompting a Sacramento time-out. Was history repeating itself or could the Kings right the ship? The reality in this game was yet another fourth quarter meltdown by Sacramento. The final was 124-110, the Kings season record dropping to a dismal 3-10.

The Kings hung with the Timberwolves through three quarters but as seen in the past could not close the game out. Sabonis had the game high with 34 points and 11 rebounds another double double. Zach LaVine finished with 25 points but DeRozan was very quiet finishing with six points. Despite playing for 16 minutes Malik Monk could have been hampered by his sore ankle not scoring at all with only one rebound.

Every Minnesota starter finished the game with double digits. Anthony Edwards had his team high with 30 points. Julius Randle had a double double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Donte Divincenzo had a solid game turning in 20 points and 6 rebounds.

Game notes: Friday night the Kings took another tough loss and their loss streak hit five games. While it is still early in the season there is steep trouble for the Kings and Head Coach Doug Christie is livid as evidenced by a profanity-laden postgame press conference after a drubbing by the Atlanta Hawks 133-100 Wednesday night.

The Hawks were without ace Trae Young and as it turned out they didn’t need him to come away with the win. Christie called that game shameful Keon Ellis had the team high off the bench with 20 points in that game but the starting lineup was abysmal at best.

Domantas Sabonis and Russell Westbrook barely cracked double digits and DeMar DeRozan finished the game with four points. The starters collectively had 45 points while the bench finished with 55 points. While Ellis has been overlooked at times which is puzzling considering the great defense he provides and he has proven to be a strong offensive player.

Much of what Christie said to the team cannot be put into print but suffice to say he was far from pleased. One could not blame him for his colorful rhetoric considering the play the Kings saw against the Hawks. He also said he would not be looking at the tape, seeing it live once was more than enough for him.

Many of the fans began to exit the building when the team was trailing by 37 points going into the fourth quarter. The team was booed off the floor at game’s end. Christie also hinted that there were big changes coming for the team and that the front office was completely on board with those changes. “We’re going to find people who want to compete period,” Christie said.

The Kings have faced the most difficult schedule in the NBA and Friday night they will face yet another tough game. The Sacramento locker room is not a happy place right now and has not been since the start of the season.

The Kings have a lot of talented players who are growing more and more frustrated. Going into Friday’s game both Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk were both listed on the injury list. Sabonis is struggling with a left ribcage contusion and Monk is also questionable with left ankle soreness. They are game-time decisions.

The Kings will continue on the road; they’re next stop in San Antonio for a matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for Sunday November 16 at 1:00 PM.

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

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Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

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San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa: Sharks try to rebound in Seattle after getting shutout in Calgary

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San Jose Sharks goaltender Yaroslav Askarov (30) makes a glove save after a shot from the Calgary Flames Jonathan Huberdeau (10) in the first period at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP)

San Jose Sharks podcast Mary Lisa:

#1 Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf stopped 16 shots and delivered his first shutout of this season and fourth overall shutout in the Flames 2-0 win over one of the toughest team in the NHL the San Jose Sharks who had been playing some of the best hockey.

#2 The Sharks were came into Calgary with a four game win streak and the Flames were on a four game losing streak and the Flames ended their loosing streak while the Sharks snapped their winning streak.

#3 In an array of offense by the Sharks Wolf stopped three shots in the third period avoiding a Sharks comeback which included the Sharks Macklin Celebrini who took four shots after Sharks goalie Yaroslav Askarov was pulled for an extra attacker.

#4 Sharks winger Jeff Skinner had to leave in the first period after suffering a leg injury when he was skating for the puck against the Flames Rory Kerins against the boards.

#5 The Sharks make their second visit to Seattle in ten days on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena for a 7pm PT puck drop. The last time the two clubs met the Sharks took care of business with a 6-1 win on Wed Nov 5th. How do you see this match up this Sat Nov 15th?

Mary Lisa does the Sharks podcasts Saturdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sharks Shut Out 2-0 by Flames, Askarov Makes 34 saves

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San Jose Sharks Adam Guadette (81) is checked the Calgary Flames Kevin Bahl (7) in front of goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) in the first period at the Saddledome in Calgary on Thu Nov 13, 2025 (Canadian Press via AP)

By Mary Walsh

The San Jose Sharks were shut out by the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Thursday, Blake Coleman and scored for Calgary. Dustin Wolf made 16 saves for the win. Yaroslav Askarov made 34 saves in the loss.

After the game, Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli said, of his goaltender: “He’s playing great. He kept us in the game tonight, the other night as well. Obviously it’s a disappointing performance for the rest of us.”

Sharks Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky said, oof Askarov: “He was unbelievable. It shouldn’t have been a 2-nothing game, that’s for sure. He was the only one that was ready to play.”

The Sharks had a single shot in the first period to the Flames’ 13 shots. On top of that, they lost veteran forward Jeff Skinner to an injury just 1:53 into the game. The Sharks took the only penalty in the first period.

They got their second shot during a power play early in the second period. They made it to 5:46 of the second without giving up a goal.

That is when Blake Coleman scored for the Flames. He stole the puck from Sam Dickinson, skated around the defenseman and shot the puck over Askarov’s glove.

At the halfway point, the Sharks had three shots on goal. They finished the second period with six. The Flames had 14 shots in the second. San Jose had some good shifts at the end of the period but could not put the puck in the net.

Half way through the third period, the Sharks had as many shots as the Flames, with four apiece. They stayed even through the period but the Sharks just could not score.

With five seconds left and the Sharks’ net empty, Samuel Honzek chased down the puck and score. An assist went to Mikael Backlund.

The Sharks next play on Saturday in Seattle against the Kraken at 7:00 PM PT.

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: MLB Best Pitchers in the World

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (left) and the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes (right) winners of the American League and National League Cy Young Award (photo by MLB.com)

MLB Best Pitchers in the World

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Just like the English Premier League is considered the best professional football Soccer league in the world, Major League Baseball is considered the best professional Baseball league in the World. What do these two leagues have in common?

The best paid and most talented in the world in their respective sports play there. The Best Pitchers in the World: -Tarik Skubal, Detroit Tigers (American League) 28 years old was born in Hayward, California, the 12th pitcher in history to repeat as Cy Young Award winner.

In 2025, led the American League in ERA (2.21) led the league in strikeouts (241) and best strikeout to walk ratio (7.3). New York Yankees captain and slugger Aaron Judge, identified Skubal as the best pitcher in Major League Baseball at the moment and a “young ace”.

Pedro Martínez Hall of Fame pitcher, called the Tigers’ ace a “bully on the mound” 2.212.22.) -Paul Skenes. Pittsburgh Pirates (National League) 23 years old born in Fullerton, California, unanimously won the 2025 CY Young Award winner, he joined Dwight Gooden and Fernando Valenzuela as the only pitchers ever to win the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young in the first two years in the majors.

Despite his 10-10 win/lost record he established the Pittsburgh Pirates strikeout record for a right handed pitcher (216) Skenes stated that the Pirates “owe it to the city” to win and that the team needs to set a higher bar than their “golden era” of recent baseball.

Although Football (Soccer in the US and Fútbol in the Spanish-speaking world) is the most international of Sports, baseball is played in more than 100 countries and has national baseball teams with the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) having 211 member national federations in 139 countries and territories. Some countries with popular professional leagues include the United States, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela.

I remember when years in the past when my good friend Tony López was Sports Director for Univisión CH 14 San Francisco and I was same for Telemundo CH48 San José, Tony would always asked me why do they called it the World Series, when it was only teams of the US, and I always responded to Tony, it is because Major League Baseball is the premier league for baseball in the world, and every player that plays baseball from China to Australia, and points in-between always dream to play in the Major Leagues, because it is the mecca for the sport.

Quote: “Pitching is the art of instilling fear” – Sandy Koufax

Amaury Pi-Gonzalez – Cuban-born Pi-González is one of the pioneers of Spanish-language baseball play-by-play in America. Began as Oakland A’s Spanish-language voice in 1977 ending in 2024 (interrupted by stops with the Giants, Mariners and Angels). Voice of the Golden State Warriors from 1992 through 1998. 2010 inducted in the Bay Area Radio Hall of fame.

While in the Bay Area, great food and great prices. 998cuba.com

Big Game/Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips: Can Sagapolutele continue his 200 plus passing average against Stanford

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Cal quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele (3) makes a pass against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union in Louisville on Sat Nov 8, 2025 (AP News photo)

Cal Bears podcast Morris Phillips:

#1 How will freshman quarterback Jaron‑Keawe Sagapolutele perform against Stanford’s pass rush, and can he continue his streak of 200-plus passing yards?

#2 Running back Kendrick Raphael has shown he can break 100 rushing yards in a game — how important will the run game be for Cal in this matchup?

#3 With linebacker Cade Uluave leading Cal’s defense, how well can the Bears contain Stanford’s offensive tempo and explosive plays?

#4 Who will step up among Cal’s receivers for Sagapolutele — can someone emerge beyond the expected targets to challenge Stanford’s secondary?

#5 Given Stanford’s home-field advantage and rivalry intensity, can Cal maintain composure in key moments and convert critical situations (third downs / turnovers) into game-changing plays?

Morris Phillips does the Cal Bears football podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson: Kings take on Anthony and Timberwolves Friday at the Target Center

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Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie says change is coming for the struggling Kings after Wed Nov 12, 2025 game against the Atlanta Hawks at Golden One Center in Sacramento (AP News photo)

Sacramento Kings podcast Jeremiah Salmonson:

#1 How will Zach LaVine’s scoring ability impact Sacramento’s offense against Minnesota’s defence, and can he create enough opportunities for his teammates like Domantas Sabonis inside the paint?

#2 With Russell Westbrook now in Sacramento’s back-court, how might his play-making and veteran presence change the tempo and ball movement for the Kings in this game?

#3Given that DeMar DeRozan remains a focal scoring option for the Kings, how well will Minnesota’s bigs (such as Rudy Gobert) defend him one-on-one, and what adjustments might Sacramento make?

#4How will the absence (or limited availability) of Keegan Murray affect Sacramento’s front-court depth and how might Minnesota exploit that in terms of rebounding and second-chance points?

#5 Can role players like Keon Ellis or Malik Monk provide enough shooting threat to relieve pressure from LaVine and DeRozan, and how will their performance influence the pace of the game?

#6 Head coach Doug Christie says change is coming. Could a statement like that lose the players and the locker room?

Jeremiah Salmonson does the Sacramento Kings podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Whether you’re pre-gaming with the Kings or celebrating an A’s win, Cyprus Grille at the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena is your downtown go-to.

⚡Craft cocktails? Check.
🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

Open daily, Cyprus Grille is serving up local flavor with a front-row seat to the action. Stop by before or after the game—or make it your new downtown hangout.

Cyprus Grille—where fans fuel up.

📍Located inside the Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown – Arena @ 300 J Street

Happy Hour – 4pm-6pm

Show your ticket for additional discounts when dining in. 

Big Game/Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Can Brown get the drop on Cal’s defense at Stanford Sat Nov 22?

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Stanford Cardinal quarterback Elijah Brown (2) is hit from behind and forced a fumble by UNC Tar Heels linebacker Andrew Simpson (2) in the first half at Chapel Hill NC on Sat Nov 8, 2025 (Press Democrat photo)

Big Game/Stanford podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 With Elijah Brown now installed as Stanford’s starting quarterback, how will he manage the pressure of the rivalry game, and can he avoid mistakes while pushing the offense forward?

#2 How critical will the running back tandem featuring Tuna Altahir and Micah Ford be in establishing the ground game and controlling tempo against Cal’s front seven?

#3 On the receiving side, can CJ Williams step up as a reliable down-field threat for Stanford’s offense and exploit mismatches in Cal’s secondary?

#4 Defensively, with the departure of star pass rusher David Bailey, how will Stanford’s front seven adjust? Will emerging players fill the void and maintain pressure on Cal’s quarterback?

#5 Stanford has several young or less experienced players stepping into larger roles — how will that youth (especially at key positions) affect their execution in high-leverage situations (third down, red zone) against a rivalry opponent?

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Utah Mammoth wrap up: Mammoth Rattles Sabres 5-2 To Sweep Season Series

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By Tom Walker

 JJ Peterka #77 of the Utah Mammoth skates with the puck as Peyton Krebs #19 and Beck Malenstyn #29 of the Buffalo Sabres defend in the third period of a game at Delta Center on Wednesday November 12, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Eli Rehmer/NHLI via Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY–Utah defeated Buffalo 5-2 for the second time in eight days to sweep the season series, improving to 5-1-0 at home.

The Utah Mammoth (9-7-0) returned to Delta Center for a two game homestand on Wednesday night, having played eight of their previous nine games on the road.  Former Utah Hockey Club favorites Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring, who were traded to Buffalo in the offseason for JJ Peterka, were recognized on the Jumbotron for the visiting Sabres (5-6-4) who lost to the Mammoth 2-1 in overtime on their home ice a week ago.

Buffalo forward Isak Rosen gave the Sabres the early lead at 5:33 of the first period with his second goal of the season, a deflection, assisted by Jack Quinn and Bowen Byram.  Buffalo netminder Colten Ellis turned away all 12 shots he faced in the frame, while Utah’s Karel Vejmelka stopped seven of eight.

Rosen hit the scoreboard again at 6:42 of the second period with a slap shot which got past Vejmelka, assisted by Noah Ostlund.  Utah forward Nick DeSimone, a native of the Buffalo area, trimmed the deficit to 2-1 at 10:42 of the period with his first goal of the season, a slap shot one-timer on a carom off the boards which Michael Carcone had shot from behind the net, with the additional assist going to Nate Schmidt. As the buzzer sounded to end the period, Ellis had saved ten of 11 Mammoth shots while Vejmelka again turned away seven of eight.

Less than a minute into the third period, JJ Peterka tied things up against his former team, smashing a sweet snap shot past Ellis for his fifth goal of the season, assisted by John Marino and Mikhail Sergachev.  Just a couple of minutes later Peterka fed a pass to Lawson Crouse who launched a sharp angle shot over the shoulder of Ellis to give Utah its first lead of the game, 3-2. 

Jack McBain picked up the additional assist on Crouse’s fourth goal of the season. Halfway into the period, Mammoth forwards Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz battled hard for the puck in the offensive zone.

Keller came up with the puck behind the net and found Schmaltz in front who netted the third Utah goal in a ten minute span for his tenth of the season, giving the Mammoth a 4-2 lead. Keller has assisted on seven of Schmaltz’s goals this season.

With Ellis pulled for an extra attacker, Schmaltz returned the favor, feeding Keller the puck for an easy empty net goal, his seventh of the season, icing the game at 5-2 with 26.6 seconds remaining. Logan Cooley recorded an additional assist on the play.  On the ensuing faceoff both teams dropped the gloves resulting in game misconduct penalties to Josh Dunne and Peyton Krebs of the Sabres, and Barrett Hayton of the Mammoth.

In the lively winning locker room, JJ Peterka commented on the team’s comeback. “I think just how much belief there is in each other. Never giving up. We know how good we can be offensively. We know even when we’re trailing, we can easily come back. So I think just the belief in each other here.” With regard to DeSimone’s goal, Peterka said, “It’s awesome, especially him being from Buffalo makes it even better. Since he came into the lineup, he has done a heck of a job for us. Played super solid. So, obviously, super nice to see him score.”

DeSimone weighed in on the team’s turnaround after surrendering the first two goals. “That obviously was not our best start. We stuck with it and kept trying to play our game. We kept working on it, and we fought through a little adversity, and then we found a couple of shifts in a row and got rewarded for it. It just kept rolling after that.” When asked what the team learned about themselves with the comeback, DeSimone added, “It is big for us to go through this fight of adversity and kind of claw our way back into one and end up getting a win. It is definitely a learning moment for us, and it shows a lot of maturity in our group.” Many considered his second period goal to be the turning point in the game, and DeSimone walked the media through what happened. “Bear (André Tourigny) called that time out, and we hit a reset button there. Everyone was trying to do the right thing and get us going, but for whatever reason, it just reset us. It’s fortunate enough that it goes in and gets us going. It could have been a hit; it could have been just getting a puck deep, just little things kept getting us going as well.”

Utah Mammoth Head Coach André Tourigny entered the media room with a bit of pep in his step. “I think we played good, I won’t say all game; obviously we could feel the nerves a little bit the first two periods. I think JJ Peterka broke the game down when he scored that big goal. From there, there was a boost of confidence and we knew we were playing well. I think that the tweak in the lines helped a little bit for everybody. I’m really happy about the way JJ responded in the third. (Lawson Crouse) and (Jack McBain) played unbelievable again. That’s about it.” Speaking of what contributed to the successful third period, Tourigny said, “We addressed it this week. One thing our team is really good at is defending. We defend with a lot of pace and we force opponents to execute quickly. That’s a strength of ours. Lately in the third period, we’ve not had the same pace and same pressure. That was allowing our opponents to execute and create offense. The last three games, more than 50% of the offense we gave up was in the third period–because we were trailing, chasing, not defending hard enough. Tonight, we gave up zero grade A and zero grade B (chances). We defended hard and we played good with the puck…Everybody was engaged. Everybody was detailed, resilient, relentless. That was fun to see.”

The Mammoth (10-7-0) wrap up their brief homestand on Friday night against the New York Islanders (8-6-2) before hitting the road again for a brief California swing through Anaheim and San Jose.

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro: Celebrini key factor in Sharks recent success; SJ in Calgary for Thursday night

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Minnesota Wild right wing Ryan Hartman (38) and the San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) battle it out for the loose puck at Grand Casino Arena in St Paul on Tue Nov 11, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Jose Sharks podcast Len Shapiro:

#1 How will rookie forward Macklin Celebrini, one of the Sharks’ key young forwards, impact the game offensively against the Flames’ defense?

#2 Veteran defenseman John Klingberg was brought in for his experience — can he help stabilize the Sharks’ back end and limit Calgary’s top forwards?

#3 With the Sharks’ goaltending duo of Yaroslav Askarov and Alex Nedeljkovic on the roster, which netminder is better suited for this matchup and how might the Flames exploit weaknesses?

#4 Forward Jeff Skinner was signed to bring scoring and veteran presence — how likely is he to find chemistry with the younger Sharks forwards in a road game environment?

#5 Young center Will Smith continues to develop in the Sharks’ lineup — will his playmaking or defensively-responsible game be the key to finding an edge against Calgary’s physical style?

Join Len Shapiro for the San Jose Sharks podcasts Wednesday nights at http://www.sportsradioservice.com