Connor Bedard's OT goal lifts Blackhawks past Mammoth

Published: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:32 am

Blackhawks Edge Mammoth in Overtime Thriller

The Chicago Blackhawks secured a hard-fought 3-2 overtime victory against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, marking their second win over their Central Division rivals this week. Connor Bedard was the hero, netting the game-winning goal with just over a minute remaining in the extra period. Bedard's performance included an assist, contributing to a dominant showing against the Mammoth, as the Blackhawks swept the four-game season series.

Frank Nazar continued his impressive streak, extending his points streak to five games with a goal and an assist. This marks Nazar's third two-point game in the past six days. Bertuzzi also contributed an assist on Nazar's goal.

In the net for Chicago, Spencer Knight made 29 saves, ending his personal four-game losing streak.

The Mammoth saw goals from Dylan Guenther and JJ Peterka. Karel Vejmelka, Utah's goaltender, stopped 20 shots. Despite the loss, the Mammoth have a respectable record of 3-1-2 in their last six games.

The game saw several key moments, including Guenther's goal in the second period, putting Utah ahead. The Blackhawks responded in the third period, tying the game on a power play. Nazar later put the Blackhawks ahead before Peterka's goal forced overtime.

BNN's Perspective:

The Blackhawks' victory highlights the competitive nature of the Central Division. While the Mammoth showed resilience, Chicago's ability to capitalize on key opportunities, particularly in overtime, proved decisive. The performance of young stars like Bedard and Nazar bodes well for the Blackhawks' future.

Keywords: Connor Bedard, Chicago Blackhawks, Utah Mammoth, overtime, Frank Nazar, Spencer Knight, Dylan Guenther, JJ Peterka, Karel Vejmelka, hockey, NHL, Central Division, game winning goal, points streak

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