DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 06: Kevin Stenlund #82 of the Utah Mammoth tries to get a shot off next to Alex Lyon #34 of the Detroit Red Wings during the first period at Little Caesars Arena on March 06, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven years into his NHL career, Utah Mammoth center Kevin Stenlund put up career numbers for the first-year franchise.
Playing the full 82-game slate for the first time, Stenlund notched a career-high 14 goals and 14 assists, helping Utah navigate the long season. The 28-year-old was one of six players to suit up for every game.
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A 2024 Stanley Cup Champion with the Florida Panthers, Stenlund signed a two-year deal with the franchise on July 1, 2024.
He shoots, he scores ‼️
Kevin Stenlund goal! https://t.co/nGRHfvrG2U pic.twitter.com/uU1zreXEFZ
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The Stockholm, Sweden, native was a second-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2015.
Stenlund came to the U.S. in 2018, ending the season with seven games in the American Hockey League. He registered two assists for the Cleveland Monsters. Stenlund had 15 goals and ten assists in 59 games with Cleveland the following season.
He made his NHL debut with Columbus on Jan. 12, 2019, going scoreless in four games.
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— Utah Mammoth (@utahhockeyclub) May 7, 2025
Stenlund scored his first NHL goal on December 17, 2019.
Before signing with Utah, he played for the Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, and Florida Panthers.
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