# SPOTLIGHT: Utah Mammoth Playoff Review—Did Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller STEP UP or Fall Short?

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Podcast: [Locked On Mammoth - Daily Podcast on the Utah Mammoth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mammoth-daily-podcast-on-the-utah-mammoth-255042)
Published: 2026-05-06T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Utah Mammoth playoff hopes fall short as Lawson Crouse shines, but top-line struggles prove costly. Can star power alone drive postseason success, or does Utah need a deeper roster overhaul? Tom Callahan and Robin Leanno spotlight standout and underperforming Mammoth players from the heated six-game showdown against Vegas. They celebrate Lawson Crouse’s physical edge and Kyler Yamamoto’s clutch performances while questioning Nick Schmaltz’s disappointing output and the vanishing act of JJ Peterka. Key discussion points include lackluster bottom-six contribution, Clayton Keller’s quiet series despite solid stats, and goaltending that was just “whelming.” With insights into advanced stats, physical play, and looming off-season decisions, the hosts ask: what will it take for Utah Mammoth to become true playoff contenders?

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