The Utah Mammoth pulled off a stunning comeback, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 in overtime on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The game was a testament to the team's resilience, as they trailed 3-0 entering the final 20 minutes and then rallied to take the lead. But here's where it gets controversial: the Penguins, who are 1-9 in overtime, had a chance to win it in regulation, but their efforts fell short.
Dylan Guenther, on a hot streak with five goals in his last four games, scored the game-winning goal 42 seconds into overtime, beating Sergei Murashov with a wrist shot from the slot. Michael Carcone and Nate Schmidt also contributed crucial goals in the third period, as the Mammoth briefly pulled ahead 4-3 after trailing 3-0. Karel Vejmelka made 12 saves, keeping the Mammoth in the game.
For the Penguins, Justin Brazeau and Bryan Rust scored twice and once, respectively, while Sidney Crosby's four-game point streak ended. Kris Letang, however, made history by passing Hall of Famer Borje Salming for the 21st-most points by a defenseman in NHL history. Murashov stopped 32 shots, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Penguins from losing their fifth straight game.
The Penguins' struggles continued, as they blew a 5-1 third-period lead against San Jose on Saturday and lost to Anaheim earlier in the week after the Ducks forced overtime with one-tenth of a second left. Utah, on the other hand, needed just six minutes to erase a three-goal deficit and take a brief third-period lead, showcasing their ability to turn things around quickly.
Looking ahead, the Mammoth will continue their three-game road trip on Tuesday at Boston, while the Penguins will close a five-game homestand against Edmonton. The game was a thrilling display of perseverance and a reminder that anything can happen in the NHL.
