Cooley Shines with Career-High 4 Goals and 5 Points as Mammoth Triumph Over Golden Knights
In an electrifying match, the Mammoth secured a commanding victory over the Golden Knights, showcasing remarkable performances from their star players. A standout was Cooley, who achieved a career-high with four goals and five points during the game.
Mammoth Triumph with a Career-High Performance from Cooley
The Mammoth improved their record to 12-8-3, marking their second consecutive win and earning points in six of their last seven games. They now stand at 3-1-3 in that stretch.
Game Highlights
Key events unfolded throughout the match:
- Dylan Guenther opened the scoring for the Mammoth, netting a goal at 14:54 in the first period. He capitalized on a pass from Cooley.
- Cooley quickly extended the lead to 2-0 just two minutes later at 16:11, scoring again on a feed from Guenther.
- Ivan Barbashev of the Golden Knights reduced the deficit to 2-1 at 5:24 in the second period, sliding a loose puck past Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka.
- Cooley found the net again, making it 3-1 with his second goal at 4:19 in the third period, executing a breakaway against Carl Lindbom.
- Cooley completed his hat trick with an empty-net goal at 15:41, pushing the score to 4-1 and finished with a fourth goal short-handed at 17:43.
Goaltending Performances
Vejmelka had an impressive outing, making 33 saves for the Mammoth. On the other hand, Lindbom, who made 19 saves, faced a tough challenge against the Mammoth’s high-scoring offense.
Current Standings
| Team | Record | Points in Last Games |
|---|---|---|
| Mammoth | 12-8-3 | 3-1-3 |
| Golden Knights | 10-5-7 | 3-0-3 |
This decisive victory not only highlights Cooley’s extraordinary talent but also emphasizes the Mammoth’s momentum as they prepare for upcoming challenges in the season.