Blackhawks Shut Out Mammoth 4-0

Teuvo Teravainen scores twice as Arvid Soderblom earns first NHL shutout

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-0 on Sunday, ending a three-game losing streak. Teuvo Teravainen scored two goals, including a power-play goal in the first period and a short-handed goal in the third. Arvid Soderblom made 22 saves to record his first NHL shutout. Nick Foligo and Landon Slaggert also scored for the Blackhawks.

Why it matters

The win was an important one for the struggling Blackhawks, who had allowed at least three goals in eight straight games prior to this shutout victory. Soderblom's first NHL shutout is also a significant milestone for the young goaltender.

The details

Teravainen opened the scoring with a power-play goal late in the first period. Foligo and Slaggert then scored in the second period to extend the Blackhawks' lead. Teravainen added a short-handed goal in the third period to seal the victory. Mammoth goaltender Karel Vejmelka stopped 24 shots in the loss.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Teravainen's power-play goal came with 55 seconds left in the first period.
  • Foligo scored with 8:22 remaining in the second period.
  • Slaggert scored with 6:53 left in the second period.
  • Teravainen's short-handed goal came 1:25 into the third period.

The players

Teuvo Teravainen

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored two goals in the game.

Arvid Soderblom

The Chicago Blackhawks goaltender who made 22 saves to record his first NHL shutout.

Nick Foligo

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored a goal in the second period.

Landon Slaggert

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored a goal in the second period.

Karel Vejmelka

The Utah Mammoth goaltender who made 24 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the Blackhawks' ability to bounce back from a recent losing streak, with strong performances from Teravainen, Soderblom, and other key players. The shutout win will be an important confidence boost for the team as they look to turn their season around.