SALT LAKE CITY – Despite a closely contested, high scoring initial frame between the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks, the home team smelled blood in the water through the remaining two periods as they outscored the Mammoth 3-1 enroute to a blowout victory.

Here are the key takeaways from Utah’s one-sided 6-3 loss.

Was pulling Karel Vejmelka in the first period the right decision?

After allowing three goals on 10 shots through just 13 minutes in the first period, Utah Mammoth head coach Andre Tourigny had seen enough of Karel Vejmelka between the pipes and decided to pull the plug.

Was that the right decision?

Yes.

Now, let’s talk about why.

First of all, allowing three goals in any period, especially the first is simply unacceptable.

Not to say that the defense was overly helpful

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