There’s great potential for a rivalry between the Utah Mammoth and the Colorado Avalanche. Here’s what it will take for it to grow.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

Utah enters Sunday’s game with a 2-0-0 record at home. Boston is 1-2-0 on the road this season. Part of Boston’s game is clogging up the neutral zone and defensive zone to limit their opponent’s possession time and ability to generate offense. Head coach André Tourigny discussed how Utah needs to counteract this part of the Bruins game.

In a game that featured Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, Scott Wedgewood was the Colorado Avalanche's best player — and the difference maker in their win over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday.

All night, chants echoed and Mammoth fans at a sold-out Delta Center waved rally towels. Two sets of second-period fights helped the crowd keep it going, especially when Jack McBain took Adam Klapka to the ground in one of the night’s loudest moments.

Denver, Colo. - The day has finally arrived. The Colorado Avalanche are back from their short trip to Los Angeles to host the Utah Mammoth at Ball Arena for their season home opener.

The Colorado Avalanche host the Utah Mammoth at Ball Arena in the NHL opener on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. As action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here's what you need to get ready for Thursday's action.

SALT LAKE CITY – In a tight game with multiple lead changes, the Utah Mammoth beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2. Logan Cooley, Clayton Keller, and Dylan Guenther scored in the win.