Nick Schmaltz - NHL News & Rumors

No timeline for return Schmaltz (lower body) isn't expected to play against San Jose on Saturday, and it's unclear when he will be ready to return, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports.

Impact Schmaltz is poised to miss his second straight game after being injured in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Vegas. The Mammoth expect to know more about his timeline soon. Schmaltz has nine goals, 20 points and 48 shots on net in 19 appearances this season.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Thursday Schmaltz (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Blues.

Impact Schmaltz won't play after leaving Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights. Look for Zac Jones to dress as a seventh defenseman in this contest. Schmaltz is considered day-to-day, and it's unclear if he'll suit up versus the Sharks on Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Schmaltz (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against St. Louis, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Schmaltz exited Wednesday's game against the Golden Knights due to his lower-body injury, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's unavailable against the Blues, Ben McCartney is a candidate to enter the lineup.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to finish game Schmaltz (lower body) is questionable to return to Wednesday's game versus the Golden Knights.

Impact Schmaltz went to the locker room at one point in the game, but his injury apparently worsened during the second period. The 30-year-old forward's questionable label is a positive, though the Mammoth can't afford many more injuries to key forward. Schmaltz's status for Thursday's game versus the Blues is yet to be determined.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Big night with man advantage Schmaltz produced a goal and two assists, all on the power play, in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Impact The Mammoth's strength with the man advantage kept them in the game despite being out-shot 35-20. Schmaltz put together a career-best campaign in 2025-26 with 74 points (33 goals, 41 assists) in 82 regular-season games, but the 30-year-old had found another gear to begin the current season. Through 17 contests, Schmaltz has delivered nine goals and 20 points, including seven goals and five assists on the power play.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Caufield scores in OT in Canadiens' 5-4 victory over Mammoth

Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens overcame Logan Cooley’s hat trick to beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Thursday night

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

First goal in six games stands as winner Schmaltz notched a power-play goal Tuesday in a 3-2 win over Toronto.

Impact The goal, which came in the third period, broke a 2-2 tie; he jammed in a rebound that lay loose in the crease. It was Schmaltz's eighth goal of the season and first in six games. His scoring has slowed dramatically from his scorching start to the season, but that was expected -- there's almost no way to sustain a 10-game, 13-point heater. Schmaltz has four points (one goal) in his last six games, but three of those points has come with the man advantage. Prior to last season's 33-goal, 74-point success, Schmaltz was a very consistent 58-63 point player with 20-23 goals. It's more likely he's the guy pre-last season than he is the sniper he was last season.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Schmaltz scores on the power play late in regulation to lift Mammoth past Maple Leafs 3-2

Nick Schmaltz scored the winner on a power play with 6:48 left in regulation and the Utah Mammoth beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Offers pair of helpers Schmaltz notched two power-play assists, three shots on goal and a minus-3 rating in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact Schmaltz has a trio of assists over his last three games. Like many of the Mammoth's top players, Schmaltz has thrived on the power play over the first month of the season. He's at seven goals and nine assists through 15 games, with eight of his 16 points coming on the power play. He's added 41 shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-9 rating while seeing steady top-six minutes.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Philadelphia after Cooley's hat trick

The Utah Mammoth visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Logan Cooley recorded a hat trick in the Mammoth's 4-3 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Penguins host the Mammoth after overtime win

The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Utah Mammoth after the Penguins took down the Nashville Predators 3-2 in overtime

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Utah in action against Minnesota after overtime win

The Utah Mammoth host the Minnesota Wild after the Mammoth took down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in overtime

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Credited with game-winning goal Monday Schmaltz scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an even-strength assist in Monday's 5-4 win over the Penguins.

Impact Schmaltz continued his impressive start to the campaign, scoring his seventh goal of the season while bringing his assist total to six through 10 games. The 30-year-old center has established himself as one of Utah's most productive offensive players, and his consistency is worth noting, as he has cracked the scoresheet in eight of his 10 appearances to start the campaign. His strong start has made Schmaltz a valuable asset across most formats, and his average of 3.1 shots per game suggests he'll remain a dangerous player even when he's not cracking the scoresheet.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mammoth hold off late charge from Penguins for 5-4 win

Clayton Keller, Kevin Stenlund, Nate Schmidt and Nick Schmaltz each tallied a goal and an assist to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Monday night

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

Deals pair of helpers Schmaltz notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.

Impact Schmaltz continues to offer high-end offense to begin the season. This was his third multi-point effort of the year, and he's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of eight games. The 30-year-old forward is up to six goals, five assists, five power-play points, 26 shots on net and a minus-2 rating. Schmaltz often thrives as a playmaker, but after a 33-goal, 74-point regular season in 2025-26, he is poised to be more of an all-purpose threat on offense while adding limited non-scoring production.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes again on power play Schmaltz potted a power-play goal, fired four shots on net and recorded two blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Sabres.

Impact After being kept off the scoresheet for the first time in 2026-27 during Thursday's loss to Boston, Schmaltz responded well Saturday with the game's go-ahead goal. The 30-year-old forward did his job well on the power-play goal, where he slammed the puck past Buffalo's Colten Ellis at the far post off a set-up pass from center Logan Cooley. Schmaltz has been excellent to start the new season, where he has posted six goals, including a league-leading four tallies on the power play, eight points and 24 shots on net across six appearances. His hot start is no fluke, as he started the 2025-26 campaign on the right foot as well, tallying seven goals and 17 points across his first 11 games. Fresh off his first 30-plus goal season, Schmaltz looks poised to contend for that number and beyond in 2026-27, making him an excellent option in fantasy.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

NHL hockey: Utah Mammoth beat Sabres 4-1 to close road trip BUFFALO, N.Y. — John Marino, Anders Lee and Kailer Yamamoto each had a goal and an assist to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Buffalo Sabres 4...

OCTOBER 11 • STANDARD.NET

Mammoth bounce back to beat the Sabres 4-1 to close trip

John Marino, Anders Lee and Kailer Yamamoto each had a goal and an assist to help the Utah Mammoth beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Game Highlights: Boston Bruins vs Utah Mammoth

OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE

Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck bring simple, direct hockey to the Utah Mammoth

The Utah Mammoth made the playoffs last spring with a young, fast core led by captain Clayton Keller and skilled forwards Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Season-opening goal streak extended Schmaltz had a goal and two assists in a 5-3 Utah victory over New Jersey on Tuesday night. The goal came on the power play.

Impact The snipe extended Schmaltz's season-opening goal streak to four games. He leads the NHL with five goals. The assists were the first of his season. Schmaltz's head coach was effusive with his praise in the postgame scrum: "He can play with a left-hand stick right now and I will still take him on my team," said Andre Tourigny. "He's so good everywhere on the ice. Defensively, offensively, as a non-killer, as a puck-carrier ... what a player." Schmaltz fired four shots Tuesday, so he now has 17 on the season. He's white hot right now, proving that his breakout 74 points, including 33 goals, last season wasn't a fluke. All offense in Utah seems to run through him.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Schmaltz scores NHL-best 5th goal and Mammoth beat Devils 5-3

Nick Schmaltz scored his NHL-best fifth goal of the season, and the Utah Mammoth relied on their proficient power play to beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

Nick Schmaltz scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Nick Schmaltz scores a powerplay goal against the New Jersey Devils

OCTOBER 7 • YOUTUBE

Nets PP goal in loss Sunday Schmaltz scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers. He also added two PIM and posted a minus-3 rating.

Impact Schmaltz tied the game at 14:29 of the second period, converting a rebound past Igor Shesterkin for his fourth goal of the season. The tally extended his season-opening goal streak to three games. With 13 shots in his first three outings, expect Schmaltz to remain involved offensively for Utah as a go-to scoring threat.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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Cole Caufield scores in OT in Canadiens' 5-4 victory over Mammoth

Schmaltz scores on the power play late in regulation to lift Mammoth past Maple Leafs 3-2

Utah visits Philadelphia after Cooley's hat trick

Penguins host the Mammoth after overtime win

Utah in action against Minnesota after overtime win

Mammoth hold off late charge from Penguins for 5-4 win

Mammoth bounce back to beat the Sabres 4-1 to close trip

Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck bring simple, direct hockey to the Utah Mammoth

Nick Schmaltz scores NHL-best 5th goal and Mammoth beat Devils 5-3