1. Game Overview
The Utah Mammoth travel to Vancouver to take on the Canucks in the first-ever meeting between the two franchises. This matchup is set for Friday, December 5, 2025, with a scheduled puck drop at 9:10 PM EST from Rogers Arena in Vancouver. The game can be streamed live on Fubo.
2. Team Form and Analysis
Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth enter this game riding a wave of momentum after a dominant 7-0 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on December 3. That win, which saw goaltender Karel Vejmelka make 27 saves for the shutout, snapped a four-game losing streak for the team. The offense came alive in that contest, with JJ Peterka recording four points and Clayton Keller adding a goal and two assists. Before the decisive win, Utah had lost four of its previous five games, showing signs of inconsistency. However, the offensive explosion against the Ducks suggests the Mammoth may have found their scoring touch.
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have demonstrated resilience this season, having recently put together a three-game winning streak on the road while battling injuries. However, the team will be tested at home against a confident Mammoth squad. Offensively, the Canucks rely on key players like Brock Boeser, who has been one of the team’s most productive members, and star center Elias Pettersson. In a recent loss to the Minnesota Wild, forward Logan O’Connor scored two goals, showing the team can get contributions from throughout its lineup. Their success in this matchup will likely depend on their ability to weather the storm without key players.
3. Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries to key players.
- Utah Mammoth: The team has been monitoring an injury to forward Logan Cooley. Additionally, reports suggest that goaltender Connor Ingram is “done in Utah,” indicating a long-term absence or roster move.
- Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks will be without their starting goaltender, Thatcher Demko, who is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an injury. Star defenseman Quinn Hughes is also listed as day-to-day with a new injury.
4. Betting Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: The Utah Mammoth are the road favorites with odds of -128, which means a bettor must wager $128 to win $100. The Vancouver Canucks are the home underdogs at +106, meaning a $100 bet on them would return a profit of $106.
- Spread & Total (Over/Under): This information was not available in the provided data.
5. Prediction
While the Canucks have proven to be a resilient team, the injuries to goaltender Thatcher Demko and defenseman Quinn Hughes are critical blows. Facing a Mammoth team that just erupted for seven goals and is brimming with newfound confidence will be a major challenge without their top goalie and a potentially limited No. 1 defenseman. Utah’s offense, led by the hot hands of Peterka and Keller, will likely test Vancouver’s depleted defensive structure. The betting odds reflect this reality, favoring the Mammoth on the road.
Prediction: Mammoth 4, Canucks 2
Sources:
Official Vancouver Canucks Website | Vancouver Canucks
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