SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Nick Schmaltz had three goals and an assist Friday night, and his hat trick led the Utah Mammoth to its third straight victory, beating the San Jose Sharks, 6-3.

Clayton Keller had a goal and three assists and Liam O'Brien and Michael Carcone also scored for Utah. Karel Vejmelka stopped 18 shots as the Mammoth won their second straight and third in four games.

Schmaltz was thrilled to record his second career hat trick in front of the home fans and family at the Delta Center.

“It was awesome, especially in front of our home fans and shoutout to my grandpa, he's been here," Schmaltz said. "He's watched me play two times now, in Arizona and here, and he's seen a hat trick both times, so it's pretty cool and special to have him here. Shout out to him.

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