Mammoth out to bolster playoff position, dent Caps’ chances

The Utah Mammoth look to solidify their hold on a playoff spot when they host the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.

Utah (37-29-6, 80 points) leads the surging Nashville Predators by three points for the first wild-card spot into the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference.

Washington (35-28-9, 79 points) trails the Ottawa Senators by six points for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals missed an opportunity to gain ground Tuesday when several teams ahead of them lost...