Controversy makes sports fun, right? There was no shortage of controversy in the Utah Mammoth’s 3-2 overtime loss to the New York Islanders, as video review called two goals off the board. Regardless,

SALT LAKE CITY – In a tight battle, the Utah Mammoth fell to the New York Islanders in overtime, 3-2. JJ Peterka and Dylan Guenther (PPG) scored for Utah in the loss.

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Karel Vejmelka has played 12 games this season and is Utah’s starting goaltender. He has an 8-4-0 record, a 2.84 goals against average, and a .882 save percentage. Vítek Vaněček has a 2-3-0 record through five games played. He has a 2.85 goals against average and a .875 save percentage.

It was a heartbreaker of a game for the Utah Mammoth on Friday. With a 2-1 lead late in the third period, the Mammoth managed not just to lose the lead off a controversial call but also to lose the game in overtime to one of the hottest rookies in the NHL.

The Utah Mammoth host the New York Islanders at Delta Center on Friday, Nov. 14 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup will air on ESPN+. New York won its most recent game 4-3 on the road against the Vegas Golden Knights on Nov. 13. As hockey matchups continue, prepare for the contest with what you need to know before Friday's game.