Philadelphia Flyers vs Utah Mammoth Prediction & Picks - NHL

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Philadelphia Flyers
3/5/26 19:00
Utah Mammoth

Prediction:

 

Under 5.5 goals

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 by Erik Gibbs | in NHL Picks

The Philadelphia Flyers and Utah Mammoth meet on Thursday night in a cross-conference clash that finds both teams desperately clawing for points as the playoff race intensifies. Philadelphia enters this matchup having finally found a sense of stability, riding a three-game winning streak that has effectively salvaged their season following a dismal February stretch.

The Flyers' recent 3-2 shootout victory over Toronto highlighted a team that is learning to win "greasy" games, relying on structured defensive play and timely scoring to compensate for a lack of high-end depth. Currently sitting just four points back of the Eastern Conference wild-card line, Philadelphia is treating every remaining game like a postseason audition, prioritizing a "smart hockey" brand that emphasizes puck management and physical play along the boards.

Across the ice, the Utah Mammoth arrive in the City of Brotherly Love in a relatively strong position, holding the top wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Despite a disappointing 4-0 shutout loss to Chicago earlier this week, the Mammoth bounced back immediately with a gritty 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals to open their current five-game road trip.

Utah has been remarkably consistent over the last month, winning four of their last six contests while allowing only seven goals in those victories. Their defensive structure, anchored by a top-six defensive unit that ranks among the league's most disciplined, has become their calling card. While they don't always blow teams out, their ability to stifle high-danger chances has made them a nightmare for Eastern Conference opponents throughout this campaign.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Utah Mammoth Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L GD
11 Philadelphia Flyers
98 4162 27 27 +7
14 Utah Mammoth
92 2631 33 32 +30

Philadelphia Flyers and Utah Mammoth Latest Matches

Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers Latest matches
L L W W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Mar 2, 2026 - NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs
2 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Feb 28, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
3 :  1
Boston Bruins

Feb 26, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
2 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Feb 25, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Philadelphia Flyers

Feb 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
1 :  2
Ottawa Senators
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Mar 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Feb 28, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
3 :  1
Boston Bruins

Feb 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
1 :  2
Ottawa Senators

Feb 3, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
4 :  2
Washington Capitals

Jan 31, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
2 :  3
Los Angeles Kings

Jan 26, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  4
New York Islanders
W L L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 2, 2026 - NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs
2 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Feb 26, 2026 - NHL

New York Rangers
2 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Feb 25, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
3 :  1
Philadelphia Flyers

Jan 29, 2026 - NHL

Boston Bruins
6 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Jan 28, 2026 - NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets
5 :  3
Philadelphia Flyers

Jan 23, 2026 - NHL

Colorado Avalanche
3 :  7
Philadelphia Flyers
Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth Latest matches
W L W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Mar 3, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
2 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Mar 1, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
0 :  4
Chicago Blackhawks

Feb 27, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
5 :  2
Minnesota Wild

Feb 25, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
2 :  4
Colorado Avalanche

Feb 4, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
4 :  1
Detroit Red Wings
L W W L W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 1, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
0 :  4
Chicago Blackhawks

Feb 27, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
5 :  2
Minnesota Wild

Feb 25, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
2 :  4
Colorado Avalanche

Feb 4, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
4 :  1
Detroit Red Wings

Feb 2, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
6 :  2
Vancouver Canucks

Jan 31, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
2 :  3
Dallas Stars
W L W L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Mar 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Mar 3, 2026 - NHL

Washington Capitals
2 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Jan 29, 2026 - NHL

Carolina Hurricanes
5 :  4
Utah Mammoth

Jan 27, 2026 - NHL

Florida Panthers
3 :  4
Utah Mammoth

Jan 26, 2026 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  0
Utah Mammoth

Jan 24, 2026 - NHL

Nashville Predators
2 :  5
Utah Mammoth

Philadelphia Flyers against Utah Mammoth : Head to Head (H2H)

Philadelphia Flyers

0 %

Utah Mammoth

100 %

Mar 5, 2026 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
0 :  3
Utah Mammoth

Jan 21, 2026 - NHL

Utah Mammoth
5 :  4
Philadelphia Flyers

Dec 8, 2024 - NHL

Philadelphia Flyers
2 :  4
Utah Mammoth
Philadelphia Flyers vs Utah Mammoth Picks

Players list

Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers

S. Ersson

D. Vladar

C. York

J. Drysdale

E. Andrae

R. Ristolainen

N. Juulsen

T. Sanheim

T. Zegras

B. Brink

N. Grebenkin

M. Michkov

N. Cates

C. Grundstrom

N. Deslauriers

S. Couturier

O. Tippett

G. Hathaway

C. Dvorak

D. Barkey

Utah Mammoth
Utah Mammoth

V. Vanecek

K. Vejmelka

I. Cole

S. Durzi

N. DeSimone

J. Marino

D. Simashev

N. Schmidt

J. McBain

B. Hayton

A. Kerfoot

L. Cooley

D. Guenther

J. Peterka

K. Yamamoto

K. Stenlund

L. Crouse

M. Carcone

N. Schmaltz

C. Keller

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Philadelphia Flyers
CD Huachipato Utah Mammoth
Top Goalscorer
Top Goalscorer
Canada D. Guenther (42 Goals)
Best assists
USA T. Zegras (45 Assists)
Canada T. Konecny (45 Assists)
Best assists
USA C. Keller (66 Assists)

Philadelphia Flyers - Utah Mammoth Key Points

  1. The Over is 1-3-1 in the Mammoth's last 5 games
  2. The Over is 1-4 in the Flyers' last 5 games
  3. The Mammoth are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 games
  4. The Flyers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games

Our Philadelphia Flyers vs Utah Mammoth Prediction

Noah Cates has been the catalyst for Philadelphia, carrying a four-game point streak into Thursday after recording a goal and an assist against the Maple Leafs. Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras have also remained dangerous in the offensive zone, providing the secondary scoring necessary to keep the Flyers' streak alive.

However, the injury report is a major concern for the home side; star winger Travis Konecny is dealing with an upper-body injury and is considered a game-time decision, while defenseman Nick Seeler is also battling a lower-body ailment. Utah is also keeping an eye on the training table, with Dylan Guenther continuing to find his rhythm after moving onto a line with Clayton Keller and Nick Schmaltz. Keller has been particularly sharp over the last two weeks, tallying multiple multi-point games, including two assists in the win over Washington.

The Mammoth hold the slight upper hand due to their superior defensive metrics and healthier roster. While the Flyers are motivated by their home crowd and a three-game surge, the potential absence of Konecny significantly hampers their offensive ceiling against a Utah team that rarely beats itself. Expect a low-scoring, tight-checking affair where the Mammoth's special teams, which notched two power-play goals in their last outing, could be the deciding factor. Our prediction for Philadelphia Flyers vs. Utah Mammoth: Under 5.5 goals.

Prediction:

 

Under 5.5 goals

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