Mammoth Stun Penguins in OT as Logan Cooley Completes Hat Trick

Logan Cooley completed a hat trick against his hometown team with one second remaining in regulation before Mikhail Sergachev scored at 3:27 of overtime to lift the Utah Mammoth over the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night, ESPN reported.

Logan Cooley Hat Trick Stuns Pittsburgh Penguins in Final Seconds

The game featured a dramatic final minute of regulation. Ben Kindel put the Penguins ahead 3-2 with 25 seconds left on the clock. With time winding down, Cooley batted the puck in from the left side of the net for his sixth goal in four games and seventh of the season, according to ESPN. The Associated Press noted that Cooley was playing his third career NHL game in Pittsburgh.

The late-game heroics placed the matchup into rare NHL history. ESPN Research pointed out that it marked the 10th game in league history, including the playoffs, where opposing teams exchanged a go-ahead or game-tying goal in the final 30 seconds of regulation. The last occurrence happened on April 7, 2015, between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Early Scoring and Overtime Decision by Mikhail Sergachev

Before the frantic finish, Cooley staked the Mammoth to an early lead. He scored two first-period goals to put Utah up 2-0, and added his third in the third period for his third career hat trick. Cooley also became just the third Pittsburgh native to record a hat trick against the Penguins, joining Brandon Saad and R.J. Umberger, per the sources. At age 5, Cooley participated in Sidney Crosby’s first Little Penguins Learn to Play Hockey program.

In the extra session, Sergachev secured the extra point for Utah by beating goaltender Arturs Silovs off a rebound in front of the net. Sebastian Cossa stopped 31 shots for the Mammoth, who improved their record to 5-0-0 following a loss and 8-0-0 when leading after two periods. For Pittsburgh, Rickard Rakell scored a short-handed goal, Erik Karlsson added another tally, and Silovs finished with 30 saves.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Mammoth-Penguins Overtime Thriller

When did Logan Cooley score his game-tying hat trick goal?

Cooley scored with exactly one second remaining in the third period to tie the game 3-3 before Utah won in overtime.

Who scored the overtime winner for the Utah Mammoth?

Mikhail Sergachev scored the game-winning goal at 3:27 of overtime, beating Arturs Silovs off a rebound.

Which other Pittsburgh natives have recorded a hat trick against the Penguins?

Umberger as the players born in Pittsburgh to score a hat trick against the Penguins.

What are the upcoming schedules for both teams?

The Mammoth travel to play Philadelphia on Sunday, while the Penguins face the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.