The Daily Goal Horn

Dylan Schmaltz channels pure magic with a hat trick as the Mammoth steamroll Vancouver in effortless fashion. Colorado's depth forward picks apart a Canucks squad that's suddenly mortal on home ice. This outburst vaults the Avs' secondary scoring into elite territory at the perfect Olympic juncture.

Logan Cooley practices fully with the surging Utah Mammoth, signaling his return bolsters a playoff bubble team's depth. The young center's speed addresses Utah's second-line woes amid their climb. Front offices watch closely as Mammoth eyes wildcard security before the break.

Buffalo notches its 18th victory in 22 games, fueling playoff dreams in the brutal East, while Colorado Mammoth extends its streak to five in the pro ranks. The Sabres' unexpected heater has scouts buzzing about trade deadline buyers.