Cooley Dominates with 4 Consecutive Goals Leading Mammoth to Victory Over Golden Knights
Logan Cooley demonstrated exceptional skill by scoring four consecutive goals, leading the Utah Mammoth to a notable victory over the Vegas Golden Knights with a score of 5-1. This triumph occurred on Monday night, marking a significant comeback for the Mammoth after a previous defeat.
Cooley’s Historic Performance
Cooley’s performance featured a remarkable breakaway goal that extended Utah’s lead to 3-1 early in the third period. He sealed his second hat trick of the season by scoring into an empty net, which was also his career-high fourth goal of the night. This marked the first time in the NHL this season that a player achieved a four-goal game.
At just 21 years old, Cooley has now recorded three career hat tricks in the NHL. His first natural hat trick of the season occurred earlier on October 24, during a 7-4 victory against the St. Louis Blues.
Game Summary
The Mammoth’s victory was essential as they sought redemption after losing to the Golden Knights 4-1 just a few days prior. In their last outing before this match, Utah managed to break a four-game losing streak by defeating the New York Rangers 3-2.
On the other hand, Vegas faced a setback with a recent 4-3 overtime loss against the Anaheim Ducks.
Key Players and Contributions
- Logan Cooley: 4 goals, 1 assist
- Dylan Guenther: 1 goal, 1 assist
- Karel Vejmelka: 33 saves
- Ivan Barbashev: 1 goal for Vegas
- Carl Lindbom: 20 saves for Vegas
In the first period, Cooley and Guenther both scored within a 1:17 timeframe, putting their team in a strong position early in the game. Guenther netted his ninth goal of the season with an assist from Cooley and defenseman Nate Schmidt. Following that, Cooley added another goal before Barbashev found the net for Vegas in the second period.
Upcoming Matches
- Mammoth: Host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.
- Golden Knights: Also host the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night, kicking off a four-game homestand.
Both teams will look to build momentum in their upcoming match as they seek to improve their standings.
