Utah Mammoth edge Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime after four-goal third period and late penalties

Overtime ends a game that flipped twice in the final 20 minutes

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 in overtime on Saturday, March 7, at Nationwide Arena, closing a game defined by rapid momentum swings and a high-volume scoring third period.

The teams were tied 2–2 after 40 minutes before combining for four goals in the third period. Utah then converted in overtime to secure the extra point, moving to 34-25-4 on the season after the road win. Columbus fell to 32-21-9.

How the scoring unfolded

Utah’s offense was led by center Logan Cooley, who scored twice. The Mammoth also received goals from Alex Kerfoot, Dylan Guenther and Michael Carcone, with Clayton Keller recording two assists. Utah finished with five goals on 23 shots.

For Columbus, Adam Fantilli had a goal and an assist, while Dmitri Severson and Mathieu Olivier each scored once and added an assist. Mason Marchment contributed a goal and an assist, and Kirill Marchenko registered two assists. Columbus generated 31 shots and scored four times, but did not record a goal in overtime.

• Utah scorers: Logan Cooley (2), Alex Kerfoot, Dylan Guenther, Michael Carcone
• Columbus scorers: Adam Fantilli, Dmitri Severson, Mathieu Olivier, Mason Marchment

Penalties and special-teams context

The game included a significant disparity in penalty minutes, with Columbus assessed 34 minutes and Utah 16. While the final overtime sequence was settled at even strength, the penalty totals reflected a chippy, stop-start finish that raised the leverage of each possession late in regulation.

Final score: Utah Mammoth 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (OT).

What it means for Columbus

The loss snapped Columbus’ attempt to build on recent momentum at home and left the Blue Jackets with one point despite scoring four goals and receiving multi-point performances across the lineup. Columbus also faced the practical consequence common in late-season matchups: a divisional opponent leaving the building with the extra point after a game that was tied deep into regulation.

What it means for Utah

For Utah, the win continued a pattern of tight games against Columbus this season, with the series producing overtime results and one-goal margins. The Mammoth’s ability to finish the overtime period capped a night in which their top-end contributors produced timely points while the team maintained its push in the standings.