The Utah Mammoth continue to struggle, and they blew another lead in a 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Monday night.

After not playing for five consecutive days, it would have been easy for the Utah Mammoth to have a slow start against the Nashville Predators on Monday, but an early power play goal from JJ Peterka showed that they were rust-free.

The Nashville Predators have seven prospects competing at the 2026 World Juniors, including 2025 top pick Brady Martin.

The Seattle Kraken will start the new year by wrapping up a three-game homestand on Thursday, January 1, against the Nashville Predators.

The Nashville Predators' top scorers were held in check in a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Dec. 27.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Nashville Predators vs. Utah Mammoth NHL game from December 29, 2025 on ESPN.

While the Predators have some work to do to truly get in a spot to claim the final Wild Card spot, a win puts them in a more comfortable position. Add the fact that Nashville has four straight road games after this one, and it needs to get points wherever it can.

The First Round series between the Avalanche and Preds shifts to Nashville beginning with Game 3