In a surprising move, Utah Mammoth forward JJ Peterka was benched by coach André Tourigny during the crucial moments of their Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, which evened the playoff series at 2-2. Peterka, who played only 10:18 minutes and registered a minus-1 rating, has yet to score in the postseason, accumulating a minus-3 rating overall. Tourigny cited Peterka's performance as the reason for the decision, stating, 'For sure, it was because of his play.' The 24-year-old forward, who had a strong regular season with 47 points in 82 games, has seen his ice time significantly reduced since joining the Mammoth. The team acquired him from the Buffalo Sabres in a trade that sent forward Josh Doan and defenseman Michael Kesselring to Buffalo. Peterka, who signed a 5-year, $38.5 million contract extension, has struggled to find his rhythm in the playoffs. Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Vegas, where the Mammoth will look to regain their lead in the series.