The Utah Mammoth will visit the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, with both teams looking to improve their position as the NHL season enters its final stretch. The Capitals enter this Tuesday’s matchup at 31-24-7, holding a slight edge at home with a strong 19-10-3 record in Washington. The Mammoth are 31-25-4 overall and facing a critical test after a 4-0 defeat to the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. This Mammoth vs Capitals game carries significant implications, as both offenses and defenses have shown they can produce in tight spots and are battling for postseason seeding.
Our Utah Mammoth vs Washington Capitals Pick
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Confidence: 3 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs Washington Capitals
- Date & Time: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern
- Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, DC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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The Capitals come in off a rough 6-2 loss at Montreal but have otherwise posted a 6-2 run over their last eight tilts, showing they can still find wins even after a tough outing. Meanwhile, the Mammoth have been inconsistent coming out of the Olympic break, losing two of three with that shutout loss on Sunday after a solid 5-2 win over a quality Minnesota squad last weekend. Momentum for Utah has been mixed and this road contest will be a different challenge compared to their recent homestand.
Goaltending
Goalies will be a crucial factor as Washington seeks stability after allowing six goals in their latest outing. The Mammoth are likely to ride starter Karel Vejmelka, who has been steady with a respectable save percentage and a GAA under 3.00, though he was beaten four times in his last start. The Capitals may turn to Logan Thompson, whose numbers are slightly better than those of Vejmelka entering Tuesday.
Key skaters
On offense, Utah’s Clayton Keller leads with 58 points, including 18 goals. Dylan Guenther has 27 goals, giving the Mammoth scoring punch. Washington counters with Alex Ovechkin, who has scored 24 goals and collected 26 assists, making him a constant threat even on nights where the Capitals struggle overall. Secondary scoring will be a storyline as both teams try to consistently support their stars.
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first meeting of the season between the Mammoth and Capitals.
- These teams will play twice in the month of March, with their second meeting coming on March 26 in Salt Lake City.
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