Connor Bedard scores in OT to lift the Blackhawks past the Mammoth, 3-2

Bedard's late goal completes Chicago's season sweep of Utah

Mar. 13, 2026 at 11:54am

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Connor Bedard scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday night. Bedard, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks, who swept the season series against the Mammoth.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Blackhawks in the playoff hunt, while the Mammoth remain in the first wild card spot in the Western Conference despite the loss.

The details

In the 3-on-3 overtime, Alex Vlasic blasted a shot off the post, and Bedard controlled the rebound and scored the game-winner. Bertuzzi tied the game at 1-1 early in the third period with a power-play goal, and Nazar gave the Blackhawks a 2-1 lead before the Mammoth's JJ Peterka tied it late in regulation.

  • The game-winning goal was scored at 3:57 of overtime.
  • Bertuzzi's tying goal came 2:18 into the third period.
  • Nazar's go-ahead goal was scored at 9:17 of the third period.
  • Peterka's tying goal for the Mammoth came with 6:15 remaining in regulation.

The players

Connor Bedard

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

Tyler Bertuzzi

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored the game-tying goal on the power play in the third period.

Frank Nazar

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, extending his points streak to a career-best five games.

JJ Peterka

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who scored the game-tying goal late in the third period.

Dylan Guenther

A forward for the Utah Mammoth who opened the scoring with his 31st goal of the season.

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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

What’s next

The Blackhawks will visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night, while the Mammoth will host the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The takeaway

This overtime victory keeps the Blackhawks in the playoff hunt, while the Mammoth maintain their hold on the first wild card spot in the Western Conference despite the loss.