Cooley's Comeback: Mammoth's Star Returns

0:00On March 19th, here's the latest surrounding the NHL. Logan Cooley was on fire for the Utah mammoth early in the season, racking up 23 points in 29 games with 14 goals. That all changed on December 5th against the Vancouver Canucks when he crashed into the goalpost at full speed, badly tweaking his left knee. The young center skated off but missed the next game, and soon the team announced he was out indefinitely with a lower body injury. The injury sighed mind Cooley for nearly three months, his first major setback, rehab started right away with poor work since he couldn't walk at first, then gym sessions and early ice time at the new facility in Sandy. Meanwhile, the mammoth went middling in December but exploded in January with a 10-wind stretch in 15 games, grabbing a wild card spot without their star. Cooley watched from the stands, frustrated but supportive, calling it tough mentally yet a growth moment. His close knit teammates rallied around him, proving the locker room's strength.

1:01Linemate Dylan Guenther praised the boost of his speed and skill returning during this playoff push. He came back strong after the Olympic break against the Colorado Avalanche, logging over 17 minutes and picking up an assist in his debut. Next game versus the Minnesota Wild, he scored his first goal since late November. Coach Andre Tarini noted some rust at first, but praised his net drives and decisions soon after. On March 7th, Cooley delivered two goals, including the overtime winner against Columbus, helping build a wild card cushion. He's played every game since, dodging close calls, and says the ordeal taught him to savor the game more. Now fully healthy, he's key to the mammoth postseason hopes. This episode is supported by our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.com.