Hayton (upper body) won't play Friday in Game 6 versus the Golden Knights, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
Hayton played in Game 5 but is still managing pain from an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old won't be in the lineup as the Mammoth try to keep their season alive, and if that effort fails, he won't be able to play again until the 2026-27 preseason.
Hayton (upper body) was classified as a game-time decision ahead of Game 6 versus Vegas on Friday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
Hayton has been managing pain from his upper-body injury. Utah hasn't been forthcoming with injury news, and the 25-year-old could be a game-time call until the team's playoff run is over. During his first postseason appearance in Game 5 on Wednesday, the Ontario native registered two shots, one block and a minus-1 rating in 12:49 of ice time.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Making return in Game 5
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Hayton (upper body) is in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, per the NHL media site.
After initially being ruled out for the contest, Hayton was a surprising late addition to the lineup. The 25-year-old is slated to be on the third line for the Mammoth, while Liam O'Brien will be scratched. This will be Hayton's first game since March 24 versus the Oilers, when he logged just one 17-second shift.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Getting close to returning
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Hayton (upper body) isn't expected to play Wednesday in Vegas, but he's now day-to-day, per Cole Bagley of KSL Sports.
Hayton was previously regarded as week-to-week, and he hasn't been in the lineup since March 24. The 25-year-old finished the regular season with 10 goals and 25 points in 67 appearances. He'll probably serve in a middle-six capacity once he's ready to return.
Hayton (upper body) remains week-to-week despite participating in Tuesday's morning skate, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports.
Hayton sported a non-contact jersey during Tuesday's session. He appears poised to miss Utah's final two games of the regular season. A return for the beginning of the playoffs also seems unlikely. Hayton hasn't played since March 24 against Edmonton.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Considered week-to-week
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Head coach Andre Tourigny said Thursday that Hayton (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports.
Hayton suffered an upper-body injury during Tuesday's matchup against the Oilers, and he's facing a multi-game absence late in the season. The 25-year-old has recorded 10 goals, 15 assists, 54 PIM, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating while averaging 15:07 of ice time over 67 appearances this year, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be in the mix to return before the end of the regular season.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Being evaluated for UBI
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Hayton sustained an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game versus the Oilers and is questionable to return to the contest.
Hayton ran into a teammate during the first period. The 25-year-old forward's questionable status indicates that his evaluation isn't complete yet. If he can't return to Tuesday's game, his next chance to play is Thursday versus the Capitals.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Produces two points
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Hayton scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Golden Knights.
Hayton had been limited to just one goal over his last nine outings. This was his first multi-point effort since Jan. 24 versus the Predators. Hayton's inconsistent offense is a big reason why he remains in a third-line role, though he's also part of the first power-play unit. The center has 10 goals, 25 points, 116 shots on net, 34 hits, 29 blocked shots, 52 PIM and a plus-5 rating over 64 appearances this season.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Opens scoring in overtime loss
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Hayton scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.
Hayton has two goals over seven contests since the Olympic break. The 25-year-old center is up to nine goals, 23 points, 108 shots on net and 48 PIM through 59 appearances. He had a career-best 46 points last season, but Hayton has received fewer top-six chances in 2025-26, which has played a large role in his reduced output.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Nets power-play marker
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Hayton scored a power-play goal on three shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Wild.
Hayton ended a five-game goal drought with his tally at 1:19 of the third period. He had points in six of the Mammoth's seven contests before the Olympic break before being held scoreless when play resumed Wednesday versus the Avalanche. The 25-year-old is up to eight goals, 22 points (six on the power play), 102 shots on net, 25 hits, 44 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 54 appearances this season.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Fills empty cage in win
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Hayton scored an empty-net goal on two shots and added two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Panthers.
Hayton's empty-netter with 56 seconds left ended up being valuable insurance, as Carter Verhaeghe scored for the Panthers after that. As a result, Hayton got his first game-winning tally this season after seven of his 20 goals last year secured victories for Utah. Hayton has five points over his past seven outings, but he's at just seven goals, 17 points, 86 shots, 36 PIM and a plus-4 rating through 48 appearances in 2025-26.
Hayton scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over Nashville.
Both points came in the third period as the Mammoth pulled away. It was Hayton's first multi-point performance since Jan. 1, and over the last 18 games, he's produced three goals and 11 points while helping to fill the hole in the top six created by the absence of Logan Cooley (lower body).
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Strikes on power play
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Hayton scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Flyers.
Hayton has tallied in consecutive contests after going 13 games without a goal. The 25-year-old center is still in a top-six role with power-play time, which should allow him to get his offense back on track. For the season, he's earned 15 points (four on the power play), 73 shots on net, 22 blocked shots, 34 PIM and a plus-4 rating across 45 appearances.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Fills empty cage
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Hayton scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Kraken.
Hayton ended a month-long goal drought, a span in which he still chipped in six assists and a plus-7 rating over 13 games. The 25-year-old has mostly played in a middle-six role lately, as he hasn't been consistent enough to bump Nick Schmaltz from the top-line center job. Hayton is now at five goals, 14 points, 71 shots on net, 32 PIM, 22 blocked shots, 15 hits and a plus-4 rating across 44 outings.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Pockets pair of helpers
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Hayton registered two assists and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Islanders.
Hayton was one of six Mammoth skaters to earn multiple points. He set up Dylan Guenther's first two goals of the game. This was Hayton's first multi-point effort all season, and it could spark his offense in the second half. The center has four goals, seven helpers, 60 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 36 appearances in a middle-six role. He's shooting just 6.7 percent thus far -- a little positive regression should be in order, though he could also do better than 1.67 shots per game, as he's often been closer to two per contest in recent years.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Gets back in goal column
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Hayton scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Bruins.
Hayton's tally opened the scoring at 8:34 of the first period, but it was all the Mammoth could muster against Jeremy Swayman. The 25-year-old has two points over his last two games after going six contests without one and getting scratched twice in that span. The center has struggled this year despite regularly seeing top-six minutes, earning seven points, 50 shots on net, 20 PIM, 11 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 30 appearances.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Scratched Wednesday
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Hayton (undisclosed) was serving as a healthy scratch against Anaheim on Wednesday, per NHL.com.
The reason for Hayton's absence wasn't immediately clear prior to puck drop, but it seems the 25-year-old center was perfectly healthy and being held out as a healthy scratch. Considering the Mammoth came away with a 7-0 victory over the Ducks, Hayton could face an uphill battle getting back into the lineup versus Vancouver on Friday.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Won't play versus Ducks
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Hayton will not be in the lineup against Anaheim on Wednesday, Cole Bagley of KSL Sports reports.
The reason behind Hayton's absence was immediately available, though it's possible he is serving as a healthy scratch, considering he has just one point in his last 15 outings. Regardless, with the 25-year-old center out of the lineup, Daniil But is expected to make his NHL debut versus the Ducks.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Set to play Saturday
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Hayton (illness) will draw back into the lineup Saturday in St. Louis.
After missing Friday's 4-3 loss to Dallas, Hayton will occupy a fourth-line role alongside Kevin Stenlund and Brandon Tanev versus the Blues. Hayton has three goals and five points in 22 outings this season.
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Mammoth's Barrett Hayton: Unavailable Friday
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Hayton (illness) won't suit up versus the Stars on Friday.
Hayton will miss at least one game while under the weather. The 25-year-old's absence will temporarily thin out the Mammoth's center depth. Kevin Rooney will likely be in the lineup, while Kevin Stenlund should see a boost in ice time.
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