Will Malcom scored five goals to lead the Colorado Mammoth to a 13-8 victory over the Las Vegas Desert Dogs on Friday at Ball Arena.
Andrew Kew tallied two goals and four assists, and Dylan McIntosh recorded three goals and one assist for the Mammoth (11-5). Dillon Ward made 43 saves and added two assists.
For the Desert Dogs (7-8), Adam Poitras and Jonathan Donville each contributed two goals and two assists. Kevin Crowley also scored twice. Former Mammoth player Alex Buque made 40 saves.
A back-and-forth first half led to a 5-5 tie at the break. Colorado seized control in the third quarter, outscoring Las Vegas 4-1, a run that included two power-play goals. The Mammoth extended their lead in the final period, securing the win in a game with significant playoff implications for both squads. Though Colorado clinched a playoff spot last month, Friday’s victory aids its quest for home-field advantage. Las Vegas remains in a battle for a postseason berth.
Up next: The Las Vegas Desert Dogs visit the Philadelphia Wings at Xfinity Mobile Arena on April 11 at 7 p.m. ET. The Colorado Mammoth visit the Saskatchewan Rush at SaskTel Centre on April 11 at 9 p.m. ET.
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