The Utah Mammoth defeated the Minnesota Wild by a score of 6-2 on Saturday, October 25, 2025, continuing their winning streak and sending the Wild to their fifth loss in nine games. Here are three takeaways from the game:

1. Cooley's Return to Minnesota a Triumph

Logan Cooley, the former Gopher, enjoyed a triumphant return to Minnesota, scoring two goals and assisting on another. Cooley scored just 56 seconds into the game, batting the puck out of midair past Wild goalie Filip Gustavsson. He then scored on a power play to give the Mammoth a 2-0 lead. Cooley also assisted on J.J. Peterka's goal in the third period. Cooley's performance helped the Mammoth jump to an early lead that the Wild couldn't recover from. "We're on a streak right now, and I'm just fortunate to be scoring right now," said Cooley.

2. Wild's Inability to Sustain Momentum

The Wild have struggled with consistency this season, and this game was no different. After falling behind 3-0, the Wild managed to score two goals, one in each of the first and second periods, to pull within one. However, they were unable to sustain that momentum, and the Mammoth pulled away in the third period. The Wild have shown an ability to play well in spurts, but they need to find a way to maintain that level of play for the entire game. According to coach John Hynes, Marcus Johansson has been consistent with his speed and playmaking, but the team needs to find consistency across all lines.

3. Simple Mistakes Costly for the Wild

The Wild are making simple mistakes that are costing them games. Against the Mammoth, there were instances of players overskating the puck or misplacing passes. While line changes may have contributed to the passing issues, the Wild need to tighten up their execution. Overpassing, especially on power plays, has also been a recurring problem. Gustavsson acknowledged that allowing "easy goals" early in the game impacted the entire team.

The Mammoth's victory moves their record to 7-2-0, while the Wild fall to 3-5-1. The Wild will look to rebound in the second half of their back-to-back.