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Chicago Blackhawks strike in overtime as Utah Mammoth run out of answers at United Center

The Chicago Blackhawks moved to 24-29 with 11 overtime losses and 3 points, while the Utah Mammoth carried a 34-25 with 5 overtime losses record and 2 points after a 3-2 decision at United Center.


Mar 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andre Burakovsky (28) celebrates after scoring against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

First period


The Chicago Blackhawks opened the scoring with 1 goal in the first period while putting 26 shots on goal across the game.


The Utah Mammoth answered with 2 first-period goals while finishing with 24 shots and 24 hits.


Second period


The Chicago Blackhawks tied the game with 1 second-period goal and finished with 27 faceoffs won for a 53 percent faceoff win rate.


The Utah Mammoth went scoreless in the second period and ended at 24 faceoffs won with a 47 percent faceoff win rate.


Mar 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Mangiapane (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Third period


The Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Mammoth each had 0 goals in the third period as the Hawks closed with 14 blocked shots and 7 takeaways.


The Mammoth finished with 10 blocked shots and 5 takeaways while recording 16 giveaways to Chicago’s 11.


Overtime


The Chicago Blackhawks settled the game with 1 overtime goal and went 1-for-4 on the power play after earning 4 opportunities.


The Utah Mammoth went 0-for-2 on the power play as part of a Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth tactical recap that included Utah allowing 3 shots against while shorthanded.


Mar 9, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Mangiapane (26) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Utah Mammoth during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Frank Nazar recorded 1 goal on 2 shots, and Andrew Mangiapane scored on his only shot as Chicago’s even-strength attack produced 2 goals.


Andre Burakovsky scored 1 goal on 1 shot, and Connor Bedard logged 2 assists with 5 shots as part of the Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth scoreline review.


Drew Commesso stopped 22 of 24 shots, and his 3 power-play saves supported the game-changing plays Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth in a 62:36 game.


The Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth final score reflected Chicago’s 12 percent shooting rate against Utah’s 8 percent while the teams combined for 6 total points.


The Chicago Blackhawks will be away against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center in Salt Lake City at 9:00 PM EDT on 2026-03-12, with viewing on ESPN+, Utah16, and CHSN.


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