Blackhawks Face Mammoth After Overtime Win

Chicago and Utah meet for the fourth time this season after the Blackhawks' 3-2 OT victory.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Utah Mammoth in Salt Lake City on Thursday night, following the Blackhawks' 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth in their previous matchup. The Mammoth have a 34-26-5 record overall and a 10-10-1 record in Central Division games, while the Blackhawks have a 24-29-11 record overall and a 9-6-4 record in division play.

Why it matters

This game is an important divisional matchup between two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Central Division. The Blackhawks will look to build on their overtime win, while the Mammoth will aim to bounce back at home.

The details

The Blackhawks and Mammoth have met three times already this season, with Chicago winning the most recent matchup 3-2 in overtime. Utah has a +22 scoring differential on the season, while Chicago has a -33 differential. Top performers for the teams include Clayton Keller (19 goals, 45 assists) for the Mammoth and Andre Burakovsky (11 goals, 20 assists) for the Blackhawks.

  • The teams will face off on Thursday, March 11, 2026 at 9 p.m. EDT in Salt Lake City.
  • The Blackhawks won the previous matchup between the teams in overtime.

The players

Clayton Keller

The leading scorer for the Utah Mammoth, with 19 goals and 45 assists on the season.

Nick Schmaltz

Has been on a hot streak for the Mammoth, recording 5 goals and 6 assists over the last 10 games.

Andre Burakovsky

The top scorer for the Chicago Blackhawks, with 11 goals and 20 assists on the season.

Connor Bedard

Has been productive for the Blackhawks lately, with 5 goals and 5 assists in the last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must be ready for a tough divisional matchup against the Blackhawks. They showed they can beat us in overtime, so we need to come out strong on our home ice.”

— Clayton Keller, Forward, Utah Mammoth (Utah Mammoth Press Release)

“Getting that overtime win against the Mammoth was a big confidence boost for our team. We know it won't be easy to repeat that performance, but we're ready for the challenge.”

— Andre Burakovsky, Forward, Chicago Blackhawks (Chicago Blackhawks Press Release)

What’s next

The winner of Thursday's game will gain an important advantage in the Central Division standings as the playoff race heats up.

The takeaway

This divisional matchup between the Blackhawks and Mammoth features two teams fighting for playoff positioning, with the Blackhawks looking to build on their recent overtime win and the Mammoth aiming to protect their home ice advantage.