Preview: Panthers at Mammoth SALT LAKE CITY (Interstat) — Two teams looking to build momentum in the Western Conference playoff race will meet Wednesday when the Florida Panthers visit the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. The Panthers (14-14-0) arrive after a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday, which halted a two-game skid. Florida has shown a Jekyll-and-Hyde tendency recently, following an 8-3 rout of Nashville with a 1-2 overtime loss to the same Predators just over a week later. Their offense, averaging 3.25 goals per game in their last eight contests, will be tested by a Utah squad seeking consistency. The Mammoth (14-16-0) are coming off a shutout loss, falling 2-0 in Calgary on Saturday. That defeat followed a dominant 7-0 win in Anaheim and a 4-1 victory in Vancouver, highlighting their unpredictable form. Utah has struggled at times to find offensive traction, having been held to one goal or fewer in four of their last ten games. A key matchup will feature Florida’s offensive catalyst against Utah’s defensive stalwart. Panthers forward Sam Reinhart enters on a hot streak, with 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists) in his last 10 games. He recorded a goal and an assist in Sunday’s win. For Utah, veteran defenseman Ian Cole provides a physical presence on the blue line. He logged a season-high seven hits in Friday’s win at Vancouver and contributed a goal and an assist in the 7-0 victory over Anaheim. Slowing Reinhart’s line will likely be a primary focus for Cole and the Mammoth defense. In net, Florida’s Daniil Tarasov made 20 saves for the win against the Islanders. Utah’s goaltending situation remains fluid, with the team allowing 16 goals over its last five games. This contest opens a three-game road trip for Florida, which heads to Colorado on Thursday. Utah begins a brief two-game homestand before embarking on a four-game East Coast swing starting Sunday in Pittsburgh. The Panthers won the only meeting between these franchises last season. Faceoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. MST.