Preview: Utah Mammoth at Florida Panthers SUNRISE, Fla. (Interstat) — Two teams jockeying for playoff position will meet Tuesday night when the Utah Mammoth visit the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers (28-23-0) hold a slim one-point lead over the Mammoth (27-24-0) in the overall standings, adding urgency to this interconference matchup. It is a rematch of a Dec. 10 game in Utah, which Florida won 4-3. Utah arrives riding a wave of momentum, having won seven of its last eight games. The Mammoth are coming off a decisive 5-2 road victory against the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Forward Kailer Yamamoto was instrumental in that win, scoring a goal and adding an assist. He has been a key contributor during Utah’s hot streak. Florida has also found its form, winning three of its last four, including a 5-1 rout in Chicago on Sunday. Defenseman Tobias Bjornfot emerged as an unexpected offensive force in that contest, scoring two goals. His recent surge provides a secondary scoring threat behind Florida’s top forwards. The game features a contrast in recent trajectories. Utah’s offense has been explosive, averaging over four goals per game during its 8-1-0 run since Jan. 7. Florida has relied more on tight defense and timely scoring, with three of its last four wins decided by one goal. National Statistical’s game simulator projects a narrow 4-3 victory for the Panthers, mirroring the scoreline from their December meeting. After Tuesday, both teams face quick turnarounds. Utah continues a road trip at Carolina on Thursday, while Florida travels to St. Louis on the same night.