Connor Bedard's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Mammoth

Chicago sweeps four-game season series with Utah

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:55am

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Connor Bedard scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Thursday. Bedard also recorded an assist, while Frank Nazar extended his points streak to five games with a goal and an assist. Spencer Knight made 29 saves for the Blackhawks, who swept the four-game season series against the Mammoth.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Blackhawks in the playoff hunt in the Central Division, while the Mammoth have now lost three straight games despite their recent strong run of form.

The details

Bedard's game-winning goal came with just 1:03 left in overtime, as he raced to give the Blackhawks a 3-on-2 rush and knocked in the loose puck after Alex Vlasic's shot hit the post. Dylan Guenther and JJ Peterka scored for the Mammoth, with Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev and Michael Carcone recording assists. Karel Vejmelka made 20 saves in the loss for Utah.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • Bedard's game-winning goal came with 1:03 left in overtime.

The players

Connor Bedard

A 22-year-old forward for the Chicago Blackhawks who scored the game-winning goal in overtime and recorded an assist.

Frank Nazar

A Blackhawks forward who extended his points streak to five games with a goal and an assist.

Spencer Knight

The Blackhawks goaltender who made 29 saves and ended a personal four-game losing streak.

Dylan Guenther

A Mammoth forward who scored a goal in the second period.

JJ Peterka

A Mammoth forward who scored the game-tying goal with 6:15 remaining in regulation.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game showcased the strong rivalry between the Blackhawks and Mammoth, with Chicago sweeping the season series. The win keeps the Blackhawks in playoff contention, while the Mammoth will look to bounce back from their third straight loss.