Utah Mammoth Shut Out Flyers, Extend Road Win Streak

0:00It's March 6th, here's your NHL news in 2 minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Utah Mammoth picked up a strong 3-0 shut out win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Despite being shorthanded after trading Alimayata and dealing with Mikhail Syrkachev's lower body injury, they played one of their best games of the season. It marked their second straight victory on this 5-game road trip. The top 4 is really shown, especially on special teams. Mikch Schmaltz scored the opener on the power play. His 24th goal and a new career high. Later, Dylan Gwynther set up Clayton Keller for the second goal. The power play has turned into a strength lately, jumping six spots in the league rankings since the Olympic break. Gold-tender V-tegment Yanjek delivered a standout performance in net, earning his first shutout since last March and his 100th NHL win. He made key stops early, including a highlight reel glove save, and faced just 16 shots in the three-nothing victory. It's a big boost for him after sitting out for nearly two months.

1:02The penalty kill was perfect, shutting down all three Flyers chances. That effort, combined with the win, has the mammoth at 33 wins and 70 points, holding a three-point lead over Seattle for the Western. Conference's first wild card spot. Now two, nothing on the road trip, the team heads to Ohio on Saturday to face the Columbus Blue Jackets. They're building momentum as the season winds down toward the playoffs. This D&N story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Lay back. Press play. Let the pillow do the rest. Sound meets comfort. S-o-l-i-soli-pillow.com