{
  "id": 13608873,
  "title": "Mammoth bounce back to beat the Sabres 4-1 to close trip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mammoth-bounce-back-to-beat-the-sabres-4-1-to-close-trip",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T01:50:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mammoth-bounce-back-beat-sabres-015020542.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Marino, Anders Lee, and Kailer Yamamoto each scored a goal and provided an assist as the Utah Mammoth outplayed the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night. Nick Schmaltz also found the back of the net, while Barrett Hayton added two assists. Karel Vejmelka made 23 saves for the Mammoth, who bounced back from a 6-1 loss to Boston earlier in the week, securing their third win in a five-game trip. Tage Thompson netted the only goal for the Sabres in their second consecutive home defeat. Colten Ellis made 26 saves for Buffalo. Schmaltz and Lee scored back-to-back goals in the second period to take a 2-1 lead. Thompson's power play goal at 8:00 into the game marked the first such success for Buffalo this season. Yamamoto, making his season debut, tied the score just past halfway through the first period, and later reported his fourth power play goal of the season. Marino's goal at 1:45 in the third came on a power play. Utah holds the NHL record for most goals in 25 chances this season with 10 on the power play, while Buffalo ranks among the worst in converting 1 of 18. In upcoming games, the Mammoth will host Toronto on Tuesday night, and the Sabres will host Florida on Monday to conclude a five-game homestand.",
  "summary": "(AP) — 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.Nick Schmaltz also scored, and Barrett Hayton had two assists.",
  "key_points": [
    "Utah Mammoth defeats Buffalo Sabres 4-1",
    "John Marino, Anders Lee, Kailer Yamamoto score and assist",
    "Utah sets NHL record with 10 power play goals"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Mammoth's win signals a rebound from a tough loss earlier in the week, showcasing their resilience on a five-game trip that now has them heading home with a third victory.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Mammoth bounce back to beat the Sabres 4-1 to close trip",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/mammoth-bounce-back-to-beat-the-sabres-4-1-to-close-trip-13610387",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:51:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}