Clayton Keller’s impressive performance, highlighted by a hat trick, led the Utah Mammoth to a 7-4 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night, April 4, 2026. This victory extends the Mammoth’s winning streak to three games.

Mammoth Dominate Canucks Offense

Keller’s third career hat trick included a power-play goal – initially waved off but later confirmed upon video review – and two empty-net goals. Dylan Guenther and Lawson Crowse each contributed a goal and an assist, bolstering the Mammoth’s offensive attack.

Key Mammoth Contributors

  • Clayton Keller: Hat trick (3 goals)
  • Dylan Guenther: 1 goal, 1 assist
  • Lawson Crowse: 1 goal, 1 assist
  • Kailer Yamamoto & Liam O’Brien: Each scored 1 goal
  • Logan Cooley: 2 assists

Karel Vejmelka was solid in goal for Utah, making 19 saves. The Mammoth have now won four consecutive road games.

Canucks Struggle Despite Karlsson's Milestone

Despite two goals from Linus Karlsson in his 100th NHL game, the Vancouver Canucks were unable to overcome the Mammoth’s offensive pressure. Marco Rossi and Jake DeBrusk also scored for Vancouver, with Filip Hronek adding two assists.

The Canucks’ goaltender, Nikita Tolopilo, recorded 17 saves. Vancouver has only secured one win in their last nine games. Evander Kane played his 1,001st career game after returning from an injury, and Jiri Patera served as the backup goaltender after Kevin Lankinen was a late scratch.

Other News from April 4, 2026

In Pocatello, Idaho, an officer-involved shooting resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. An investigation is underway. In West Jordan, Utah, the city council approved short-term rentals.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints reported a global membership exceeding 17.8 million. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson also mailed over 300,000 letters to voters regarding upcoming public access to voter registration records.