Blackhawks beat Mammoth 3-2 in OT on Nazar's power-play goal

Chicago rallies from 2-1 deficit to win third straight against Utah

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Frank Nazar scored a power-play goal with 2:24 left in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Monday night. Andrew Mangiapane and Andre Burakovsky also scored for the Blackhawks, who rallied from a 2-1 deficit. Drew Commesso made 22 saves in net for Chicago. Barrett Hayton and Dylan Guenther scored for the Mammoth, who are battling for a wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Blackhawks have now won all three meetings with the Mammoth this season, showing their ability to compete with a team fighting for a playoff spot. This win could prove crucial as both teams jockey for position in the Western Conference standings down the stretch.

The details

Nazar's game-winning goal came on the power play after the Mammoth were called for a penalty late in overtime. Mangiapane scored his first goal since being acquired by the Blackhawks in a trade, while Burakovsky ended a 19-game goalless drought to tie the game in the second period. Commesso made several key saves to keep Chicago in the game.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Nazar's game-winning goal came with 2:24 left in overtime.
  • Burakovsky's tying goal came late in the second period.

The players

Frank Nazar

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Drew Commesso

The Blackhawks' goaltender who made 22 saves in the victory.

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored his team-leading 30th goal of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was going to be a tough game against a team fighting for a playoff spot. I'm proud of the way the guys battled back and found a way to win it in overtime.”

— Luke Richardson, Blackhawks Head Coach

What’s next

The Blackhawks and Mammoth will meet again on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in their fourth and final regular season matchup.

The takeaway

This hard-fought victory showcases the Blackhawks' resilience and ability to win close games against tough opponents. It also highlights the continued development of young stars like Nazar and Commesso, who are helping Chicago remain competitive in the Western Conference playoff race.