Preseason Boise tilt between Utah Mammoth and Los Angeles Kings highlighted fringe rosters, with LA pulling a 3-2 win after a back-and-forth 2-2 deadlock. Daniil But’s rocket and Cameron Hebig’s late push gave Mammoth fans reasons for optimism, while Kop of the Kings showed depth with Kuzmenko’s early strike and steady goaltending from Copley. Tourigny praised PK and O-zone work as veterans prepare for Delta Center rematches.