The Utah Mammoth are in the NHL Playoffs for the first time. Get tickets

Nypost · Apr 17, 2026 · 658 words · By Matt Levy

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In just their second year in the NHL, Clayton Keller’s Utah Mammoth have advanced to the postseason for the first time.

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What happened

In just their second year in the NHL, Clayton Keller’s Utah Mammoth have advanced to the postseason for the first time.

Why it matters

After clinching the first Wild Card spot in the West, André Tourigny’s club will take on Jack Eichel’s Pacific Division winning Las Vegas Golden Knights (who also went to the Stanley Cup in their inaugural season).

Common ground

Games 3 and 4 — along with Game 6 if necessary — at Utah’s Delta Center are set for: Game Three Friday, April 24 7:30 p.m.

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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/ticket-sales/get-tickets-to-see-the-mammoth-in-the…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Las Vegas Golden Knights (who also went to the Stanley Cup in their inaugural season)”

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The provided evidence for this claim is entirely about Harry Reid International Airport and contains no information regarding the Las Vegas Golden Knights' inaugural season or Stanley Cup appearance.

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web search NEUTRAL — Harry Reid International Airport (IATA: LAS, ICAO: KLAS, FAA LID: LAS), formerly McCarran International Airport until 2021, is an international airport serving Las Vegas as well as the surrounding Las…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Reid_International_Air…

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web search NEUTRAL — Informational Guide dedicated to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) - formerly McCarran Airport. All you need to know about Flight Arrivals and Departures, Terminals, Airport Facilities and Servic…
https://www.las-vegas-airport.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 26, 2025 · Discover terminal maps, dining options, and essential travel tips to make the most of your time at LAS Airport. Do you know your specific departure or arrival terminal at Las Vegas Airp…
https://www.ifly.com/airports/las-vegas-airport/terminal-map

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Claim 2: “Los Tigres Del Norte (April 25), Carin León (Oct. 2), Disney’s Worlds Collide (Oct. 14), Gorillaz (Oct. 20), Teddy Swims (Nov. 3) [at the Delta Center in 2026]”

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Claim 3: “Over the course of the regular season, the Mammoth and Golden Knights met three times. And, while Vegas arguably had a better season, Utah did win two of their three matchups.”

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The provided evidence consists of general information about the state of Utah and does not mention game results between the Mammoth and Golden Knights.

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web search NEUTRAL — Utah[c][d] is a landlocked state in the Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is one of the Four Corners states, sharing a border with Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico. It also bor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah

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web search NEUTRAL — Official travel and visitor information for the state of Utah. Find hotels, restaurants, events and things to do in Utah.
https://www.visitutah.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Utah Local My Representatives Find your local Representatives based on your location
https://www.utah.gov/index.html

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Claim 4: “Eichel and co. finished the 2025-26 campaign strong on a 10-game point streak”

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The provided evidence is about Harry Reid International Airport and does not mention the Las Vegas Golden Knights' 2025-26 season performance or point streaks.

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Claim 5: “After clinching the first Wild Card spot in the West, André Tourigny’s club will take on Jack Eichel’s Pacific Division winning Las Vegas Golden Knights”

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Three independent sources confirm the Utah Mammoth clinched the first wild card spot in the Western Conference and would face the Pacific Division winner (specifically mentioning Vegas Golden Knights as a possibility). Wikipedia explicitly states the Mammoth earned 92 points for the first wild card and Vegas finished first in the Pacific.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Vegas Golden Knights finished first in the Pacific Division with 95 points. The Utah Mammoth earned 92 points to finish as the first wild card in the Western Conference.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Stanley_Cup_playoffs

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web search NEUTRAL — The Mammoth will face the winner of the Pacific Division in the first round of the playoffs, either the Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers or Anaheim Ducks.
https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/mammoth-clinch-first-wi…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Utah Mammoth have officially clinched the highly coveted first wild card spot in the Western Conference. They’ll face the winner of the Pacific Division — either the Edmonton Oilers or the Vegas G…
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/injuries-piling-mammoth-cl…

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Claim 6: “Prices start at $64 including fees for games at Sin City’s T-Mobile Arena.”

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The evidence provided consists of general ticketing platform homepages and a Los Angeles concert calendar; there is no specific data regarding $64 tickets for games at T-Mobile Arena.

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web search NEUTRAL — Buy and sell tickets online for concerts, sports, theater, family and other events near you from Ticketmaster.
https://www.ticketmaster.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Discover concerts in Los Angeles , and buy tickets at the best price on SeatGeek. Find the top things to do in your city , and explore more shows near you. All tickets protected by Buyer G…
https://seatgeek.com/cities/la/concerts

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web search NEUTRAL — The only ticketing platform built for fans. Buy tickets with no hidden fees or sell tickets with pro-level tools. Best Price Guarantee on live concerts, sports, and theater.
https://www.tickpick.com/

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Claim 7: “This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter... Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 8: “Fans hoping to catch high-stakes showdowns on the tube can watch all first-round playoff games on ABC, ESPN and TNT.”

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Claim 9: “haven’t suffered a defeat in regulation in what we’re calling the John Tortorella era (which began in late March).”

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Claim 10: “In just their second year in the NHL, Clayton Keller’s Utah Mammoth have advanced to the postseason for the first time.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the state of Utah and does not mention the 'Utah Mammoth' NHL team or their postseason status.

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web search NEUTRAL — Utah Local My Representatives Find your local Representatives based on your location
https://www.utah.gov/index.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Official travel and visitor information for the state of Utah. Find hotels, restaurants, events and things to do in Utah.
https://www.visitutah.com/

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Claim 11: “the lowest price we could find on tickets for any one first-round showdown in Utah was $176 including fees on StubHub.”

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The evidence provided consists of general StubHub and Ticketmaster homepages or general NBA ticket pricing; there is no specific data regarding the $176 price point for Utah Mammoth playoff games.

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web search NEUTRAL — Buy and sell sports tickets, concert tickets, theater tickets and Broadway tickets on StubHub!
https://www.stubhub.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Ticket prices for NBA games depend on a variety of factors, including date and time, city, matchup, seat location, and when the tickets are purchased. The average ticket for an NBA game can cost anywh…
https://www.ticketmaster.com/nba

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web search NEUTRAL — StubHub International. @StubHubInternational. • 527 subscribers • 79 videos. StubHub is the world’s largest ticket marketplace with tickets available for over 10 million live sports, music and theatre…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_YjS7fhNFVcXxCu3DO5dA

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Claim 12: “Game Three Friday, April 24 7:30 p.m. Game Four Monday, April 27 TBA Game Six Friday, May 1 TBA at Utah’s Delta Center”

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Wikipedia confirms the 2026 playoffs began April 18. A news report from KUTV specifically confirms Game 3 took place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Delta Center. While the full schedule for Game 4 and 6 isn't explicitly detailed in the snippets, the specific date and location for Game 3 are verified, and the general timeline aligns with the Wikipedia entry for the 2026 playoffs.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League for the 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18, 2026 and will conclude with the Stanley Cup Final with the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Stanley_Cup_playoffs

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web search NEUTRAL — The official schedule of the NHL including date, access to tickets, TV network, and video highlights.
https://www.nhl.com/schedule

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web search NEUTRAL — by Jonathan May, KUTV. Fri, April 24, 2026 at 10:15 PM.SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Mammoth built an early lead and never looked back, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 3 of their Sta…
https://kjzz.com/sports/mammoth-top-golden-knights-4-2-in-ga…

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