Utah Mammoth at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Chicago Blackhawks on Mar 09, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 2, Chicago Blackhawks 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 09, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 21:06 | 0.65 | 1.38 |
| 2nd | Andre Burakovsky | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| 3rd | Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.37 | 0.90 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:43 | UTA | Barrett Hayton | Nick DeSimone, Ian Cole | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 13:46 | CHI | Andrew Mangiapane | Ryan Donato, Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 16:26 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 15:35 | CHI | Andre Burakovsky | Connor Bedard, Ryan Greene | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 02:36 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Teuvo Teravainen, Connor Bedard | 4v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 3.00 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 47.1% | 52.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 20 |
| Blocks | 10 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:30 | 0.37 | 0.90 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:17 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:40 | 0.15 | 0.65 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:50 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:48 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:29 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:02 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:52 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:38 | 0.15 | 0.10 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:45 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:11 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:13 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:26 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 21:06 | 0.65 | 1.38 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:45 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:40 | 0.18 | 0.85 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.22 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:15 | 0.05 | 0.69 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:36 | 0.48 | 0.69 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.14 | 0.64 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:40 | 0.34 | 0.59 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:10 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:22 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:07 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:43 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:18 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:05 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitek Vanecek | Utah Mammoth | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.54 | O |
| Drew Commesso | Chicago Blackhawks | 23 | 25 | 91.7% | 0.56 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Mar 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.0 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 2.15 — Chicago Blackhawks edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Connor Bedard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.38 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Drew Commesso stopped 23 of 25, worth 0.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Mar 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor Bedard led all skaters at 1.38, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.0 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 2.15, so Chicago Blackhawks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 24 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 26. High-danger chances went 11 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Vitek Vanecek stopped 23 of 26 (0.54 goals saved above expected); Drew Commesso stopped 23 of 25 (0.56 goals saved above expected).