Mammoth Fall to Ducks in Back-to-Back

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The Utah mammoth fell 4-1 to the Pacific Division, leading Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.

Coming off a strong 4-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights less than 24 hours earlier,

the mammoth faced a tough back-to-back challenge at home.

They struck first when Dylan Gwynther ripped home his 34th goal of the season just under

two minutes in, off a sharp pass from Sean Dersy.

The mammoth owned the first period with 14 shots to 5, but couldn't build on their

one-nothing lead as the Ducks tied it up.

Players and coaches pointed to finishing chances as the big issue, with great pushes in

the second and third periods going unrewarded.

The power play went 0-3 and even allowed a shorthanded goal, though the penalty kill

held firm against five Duck opportunities.

This match up felt like a potential first round playoff preview, with Anaheim now leading

the season series 2 games to 1.

Both young teens have evolved since their earlier meetings, setting up intriguing battles

between stars like Gwynther and the Ducks Top Scores.

The mammoth head coach stayed upbeat about their recent form, despite the loss, and a day

off Saturday should help before hosting the Los Angeles Kings on Sunday night.