Stenlund has goal and assist as Mammoth beat Canucks 4-1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Kevin Stenlund had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Friday night for their second straight win.

Mikhail Sergachev, Nick Schmaltz and John Marino also scored for the Mammoth. Karel Vejmelka stopped 31 shots two nights after getting his first shutout of the season in a 7-0 win at Anaheim.

Arshdeep Bains scored for the NHL-worst Canucks, who have lost four straight (0-3-1). Kevin Lankinen had 14 saves.

Bains spoiled Vejmelka’s bid for consecutive shutouts at 4:17 of the third period, tipping Aatu Raty’s shot high over the goalie’s shoulder for his first goal of the season to pull Vancouver to 2-1.

With the Canucks pressing for the equalizer, Vejmelka had two saves on Jake DeBrusk during a Vancouver power play.

Utah had a goal waved off with 6:16 to play with officials ruling Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther had made contact with Lankinen.

Vejmelka then stopped back-to-back chances from Quinn Hughes and Brock Boeser with just over five minutes remaining.

Stenlund pushed Utah's lead to 3-1 with 2:08 to go with a nifty backhander during a rush, and Marino sealed the win with an empty-netter in the final minute.

Sergachev's power-play goal with 4 minutes remaining in the first gave Utah a 1-0 lead, and Schmaltz doubled the advantage with 5:55 left in the second.

Mammoth: At Calgary on Saturday night.

Canucks: Host Minnesota on Saturday night.

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Vancouver Canucks' goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth in Vancouver, on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Utah Mammoth's Kevin Stenlund (82) celebrates with teammates after his goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Utah Mammoth's Nick Schmaltz (8) pursues Vancouver Canucks' Elias Pettersson (25) who skates with the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Utah Mammoth's JJ Peterka (77) celebrates after a goal by teammate Nick Schmaltz (8) against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

Utah Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka (70) and Nick Schmaltz (8) celebrate after their team defeated the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 on Friday night to claim their 14th straight win.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 of 12 field goals and 11 of 12 free throws to help the Thunder improve to 22-1 overall. He scored at least 20 points for the 95th straight game, the second-longest streak in league history behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 126 straight from 1961-1963.

Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 15 points for the Thunder, who rolled without injured starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein. Oklahoma City shot 56% from the field and made 26 of 28 free throws.

Dallas, though also dealing with several injuries, had won three straight. Star rookie Cooper Flagg, who averaged 27 points during the win streak, scored 16 on Friday.

Jaden Hardy led Dallas with 23 points. He made 8 of 13 field goals, including 5 of 9 3-pointers. Naji Marshall added 18 points for the Mavericks.

Dallas' Anthony Davis, who averaged 20.6 points per game before Friday night, did not score in the first three quarters. He finally scored on a layup with just over eight minutes remaining. He finished with two points on 1-for-9 shooting, though he had eight rebounds and six assists.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 points in the first half to help Oklahoma City take a 63-48 lead at the break. The Thunder took charge in the third, outscoring the Mavericks 41-26 to go up 104-74 heading into the fourth. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 16 points in the quarter, making 5 of 6 field goals and all four free-throw attempts.

Mavericks: Host the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Thunder: Visit the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives against Dallas Mavericks guard Max Christie (00) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives over Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Dallas Mavericks guard Ryan Nembhard (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gerald Leong)