Carolina Hurricanes vs Utah Mammoth, Dec. 17, 2026
Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 pts- 8:00 PMCT
- 7:00 PMMT
- 6:00 PMPT
Utah Mammoth8-4-0, 16 ptsThe Carolina Hurricanes visit the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026. Puck drop is 9:00 PM ET on CARNHL, Utah 16. The Hurricanes arrive at 9-2-2 and the Mammoth at 8-4-0. It is the first meeting of the two clubs in 2026-27.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 | CARNHL, Utah 16 | Scheduled |
Hurricanes vs Mammoth Game Details
The fixed facts for this game in one place. The Mammoth play at Delta Center in Utah.
| Matchup | Carolina Hurricanes at Utah Mammoth |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 PM ET |
| Status | Scheduled |
| TV | CARNHL, Utah 16 |
| Venue | Delta Center, Utah |
| Home team | Utah Mammoth (Utah, United States) |
| Away team | Carolina Hurricanes |
| Game type | Regular season |
| Season | 2026-27 |
What Time Does Hurricanes vs Mammoth Start?
The Hurricanes vs Mammoth start time is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026. That is 8:00 PM Central, 7:00 PM Mountain and 6:00 PM Pacific.
| Time zone | Start | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 9:00 PM | Carolina |
| Central (CT) | 8:00 PM | |
| Mountain (MT) | 7:00 PM | Utah |
| Pacific (PT) | 6:00 PM | |
| Atlantic (AT) | 10:00 PM | |
| Newfoundland (NT) | 10:30 PM | |
| Your time |
How to Watch Hurricanes vs Mammoth
Carolina Hurricanes at Utah Mammoth is on CARNHL, Utah 16, with puck drop at 9:00 PM ET.
National NHL games in the United States air on ESPN, ABC, TNT, truTV and ESPN+. Games outside those windows go to the regional networks for the Utah and Carolina markets.
Hurricanes vs Mammoth in 2026-27: Head to Head
The Hurricanes and the Mammoth meet twice in 2026-27. None of the games has been played yet; this is the season series in full.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 17 | CARNHL, Utah 16 | Scheduled | ||
| Sun, Mar 7 | Utah MammothUTACarolina HurricanesCAR | CARNHL, Utah 16 | Scheduled |
Form and Standings: Hurricanes and Mammoth
The Hurricanes are 9-2-2, 1st in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and a last-10 record of 8-1-1. The Mammoth are 8-4-0, 2nd in the Central with 16 points and 6-4-0 in their last 10.
| Team | GP | Record | PTS | Home | Away | GF | GA | Streak | Last 10 | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 9-2-2 | 20 | 2-1-1 | 7-1-1 | 51 | 33 | W1 | 8-1-1 | WOTWLW | |
| 12 | 8-4-0 | 16 | 4-1-0 | 4-3-0 | 46 | 40 | W1 | 6-4-0 | WLWLW |
Next Game for the Hurricanes and the Mammoth
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes next play at Colorado Avalanche on Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET on Altitude Sports, CARNHL.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 18 | Carolina HurricanesCAR Colorado AvalancheCOL | Altitude Sports, CARNHL | Scheduled |
Utah Mammoth
The Mammoth next play at Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET on Utah 16.
| Date | Start time | Matchup | TV | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 | Utah MammothUTA Edmonton OilersEDM | Utah 16 | Scheduled |
FAQ About Hurricanes vs Mammoth
What time is Hurricanes vs Mammoth on Dec. 17?
9:00 PM ET (8:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). Atlantic, Newfoundland and your own local time are in the start-time table above.
What channel is Hurricanes vs Mammoth on?
The game is on CARNHL, Utah 16. National games also stream on ESPN+ in the United States; in Canada the Sportsnet windows apply.
Where is Hurricanes vs Mammoth being played?
At Delta Center in Utah, home of the Utah Mammoth. The Carolina Hurricanes are the visiting team.
Who has the better record, the Hurricanes or the Mammoth?
The Hurricanes. They are 9-2-2 with 20 points, against 8-4-0 and 16 points for the Mammoth.
How many times do the Hurricanes and Mammoth play in 2026-27?
Twice. None has been played yet.
Does Hurricanes vs Mammoth count in the standings?
Yes. It is a regular-season game: two points for a win, one for a loss in overtime or a shootout.
What time does Hurricanes vs Mammoth end?
A regular-season NHL game runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, so this one should end around 11:30 PM ET. Overtime adds up to five minutes, and a shootout a few more.
Is Hurricanes vs Mammoth on national TV?
No. CARNHL, Utah 16 is a regional broadcast, shown in the Utah and Carolina markets. Outside those markets it needs an out-of-market package.
Updated All times Eastern Time (ET)