SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Nick Schmaltz came into the night scoreless over the Utah Mammoth's first four games this season. He broke through in a big way Friday night against the San Jose Sharks.

Schmaltz had three goals and an assist, and the Mammoth beat the Sharks 6-3 for their third win in four games.

“I feel like I've had a lot of chances early on in the season here,” Schmaltz said. “I'm trying to shoot the puck more, take it to the net, be around the net more. Couple guys made some great plays to find me in open areas. It was fun to see (them) go in there for me.”

Utah coach Andre Tourigny believed Schmaltz was due to get on the scoreboard.

“Since the start of the season, he's been playing really good,” the coach said. “He's had a lot of opportunities, he reloads really well, bot

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