Teuvo Teräväinen scores 2 as Chicago Blackhawks get first post-Olympics win in Utah Mammoth rout

The Blackhawks cruised past the Utah Mammoth for their first victory after the Winter Olympics.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks bounced back from a losing streak with a dominant 4-0 win over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday. Teuvo Teräväinen scored two goals, while Nick Foligno and Landon Slaggert also found the back of the net. Goaltender Arvid Söderblom recorded his first career shutout, making 22 saves. The win snapped a three-game skid for the Blackhawks and was their first victory since the Olympic break.

Why it matters

The Blackhawks had struggled coming out of the Olympic break, making this win an important momentum boost as they look to turn their season around. The team has been relying heavily on young star Connor Bedard, so this offensive outburst from other players was a welcome sight. The victory also came against a divisional rival in the Utah Mammoth, making it an important two points in the standings.

The details

The Blackhawks jumped out to a 1-0 lead late in the first period on Teuvo Teräväinen's goal assisted by Tyler Bertuzzi. They then extended the lead in the second period with goals from Nick Foligno and Landon Slaggert. Teräväinen added a shorthanded goal in the third period to make it 4-0. Blackhawks goalie Arvid Söderblom stopped all 22 shots he faced to record his first career NHL shutout.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • Teräväinen's first goal came at 19:05 of the first period.
  • Foligno's goal was scored at 11:38 of the second period.
  • Slaggert's goal came at 13:07 of the second period.
  • Teräväinen's second goal was a shorthanded tally in the third period.

The players

Teuvo Teräväinen

A forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored two goals in the game, including a shorthanded tally.

Nick Foligno

The captain of the Chicago Blackhawks who scored his 250th career NHL goal in the game.

Arvid Söderblom

The Chicago Blackhawks goaltender who recorded his first career NHL shutout, stopping all 22 shots he faced.

Jeff Blashill

The head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alex Vlasic

A defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks who had an assist and played a strong defensive game.

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What they’re saying

“It's something we probably haven't had enough of, just scoring in general, (so) to get that is real important.”

— Jeff Blashill, Head Coach (Chicago Tribune)

“I think more importantly, it was just a really good win all around. It didn't feel like we gave them many chances, it felt like we played a really solid team game and everybody contributed.”

— Alex Vlasic, Defenseman (Chicago Tribune)

“It's the life of a backup goalie sometimes, you get some tough games, and we've kind of hung him out to dry a few times, to be honest with you. Everybody is really happy for him, he's a great teammate, he's a great professional, goes about his business and does his job, so guys were eager on the bench to try to get that done for him.”

— Jeff Blashill, Head Coach (Chicago Tribune)

What’s next

The Blackhawks and Mammoth will face off two more times in the next 11 days, with the next matchup coming at the United Center on March 9. These divisional games will be important as the Blackhawks look to build on this win and climb back into playoff position.

The takeaway

This decisive victory over a divisional rival was a much-needed boost for the Blackhawks, who had struggled coming out of the Olympic break. The team showed it can win without relying solely on young star Connor Bedard, with contributions from veteran players like Teuvo Teräväinen and Nick Foligno. If the Blackhawks can build on this performance, they may be able to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.