Chicago Blackhawks at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Utah Mammoth on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Utah Mammoth 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 3 |
| Utah Mammoth score | 2 |
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 | Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:28 | 0.76 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.93 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:47 | UTA | Dylan Guenther | Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 02:18 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Connor Bedard, Frank Nazar | 3v4 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 09:17 | CHI | Frank Nazar | Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 13:45 | UTA | JJ Peterka | Michael Carcone | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:57 | CHI | Connor Bedard | Alex Vlasic, Nick Lardis | 3v3 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.48 | 4.84 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 35.6% | 64.4% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 44.9% | 55.1% |
| Hits | 15 | 35 |
| Blocks | 17 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 8 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Nazar | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:48 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 23:28 | 0.76 | 1.39 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15:31 | 0.93 | 1.39 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.06 | 0.79 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:01 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:43 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:27 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:35 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:34 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:43 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:07 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.04 | -0.15 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:22 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.25 | 1.04 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.58 | 0.80 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 26:31 | 0.72 | 0.79 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:32 | 0.16 | 0.75 |
| Logan Cooley | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:03 | 0.02 | 0.69 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:47 | 0.17 | 0.35 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.37 | 0.25 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:35 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| MacKenzie Weegar | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:48 | 0.28 | 0.15 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:07 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:56 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20:37 | 1.11 | 0.00 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:00 | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.40 | -0.05 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 4.05 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.69 | O |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Mar 12, 2026, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 4.84 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 2.48 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Frank Nazar led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Spencer Knight stopped 29 of 31, worth 4.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Utah Mammoth 3–2 on Mar 12, 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 — Frank Nazar led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 4.84 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.48, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 23 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 31. High-danger chances went 9 to 19.
How did the goaltenders play?
Spencer Knight stopped 29 of 31 (4.05 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 of 23 (-0.69 goals saved above expected).