Blackhawks' Oliver Moore Out Indefinitely After Mammoth Clash Injury

Rookie forward suffers lower-body injury, expected to miss significant time for Chicago

Mar. 10, 2026 at 6:56am

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Chicago Blackhawks forward Oliver Moore will miss "significant time" after suffering a lower-body injury in Sunday's game against the Utah Mammoth, according to head coach Jeff Blashill. The loss of Moore, a rookie, is a significant blow to the Blackhawks, who are already dealing with limited forward depth this season.

Why it matters

Moore's injury comes at a critical time for the Blackhawks, who are fighting to stay in the playoff race in the Western Conference. The team will now likely need to call up a player from their AHL affiliate in Rockford to fill the gap left by Moore's absence, putting further strain on their roster depth.

The details

Moore was injured during the Blackhawks' 3-2 overtime victory over the Mammoth on Sunday. Head coach Jeff Blashill confirmed after the game that the rookie forward will miss "significant time" due to the lower-body issue. The Blackhawks currently have just 12 healthy forwards on their roster, making Moore's injury particularly disruptive.

  • The Blackhawks defeated the Mammoth 3-2 in overtime on March 10, 2026.
  • Moore suffered the lower-body injury during Sunday's game against the Mammoth.

The players

Oliver Moore

A rookie forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who suffered a significant lower-body injury in the team's game against the Utah Mammoth.

Jeff Blashill

The head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, who confirmed that Moore will miss "significant time" due to the injury.

Frank Nazar

The Blackhawks forward who scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Mammoth.

Andre Burakovsky

The Blackhawks forward who scored a goal to tie the game at 2-2 late in the second period.

Connor Bedard

The Blackhawks forward who recorded two assists, including the primary setup on Nazar's overtime winner.

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What they’re saying

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What’s next

The Blackhawks will take on the Mammoth again on March 13 in the second of a back-to-back.

The takeaway

Moore's injury is a significant setback for the Blackhawks, who are already dealing with limited forward depth this season. The team will need to find a way to fill the gap left by Moore's absence as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.