SALT LAKE CITY – Following a tightly contested matchup through the first 40 minutes of play, the Utah Mammoth dug deep and relied on their goaltender during the third period in order to capture a much-needed victory over the New York Rangers.

Here are the key takeaways from Utah’s 3-2 win over New York.

JJ Peterka has been Utah’s best player in the offensive zone recently

Despite a tough stretch for the Utah Mammoth over the last few weeks, one of the most consistent bright spots for the team has been 23-year-old forward JJ Peterka.

Amidst a cold stretch for the Mammoth offensively with just 2.3 goals per game over the previous 10, Peterka has been on a heater with five goals and six points over the last six contests.

Against the Rangers, Peterka remained hot as he quietly made his w

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