The Chicago Blackhawks (22-28-9) travel to face the Utah Mammoth (31-24-4) on Sunday afternoon. Chicago enters this Central Division clash struggling with its recent results and offensive output, while Utah has been trending in a more positive direction and currently sits comfortably above .500. The Mammoth enter this one as heavy favorites and you will find my Blackhawks vs Mammoth prediction below.
Our Blackhawks vs Mammoth Pick
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Confidence: 4 out of 5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks vs Utah Mammoth
- Date & Time: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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The Blackhawks enter this contest amid a challenging stretch, having lost eight of their last nine games and averaging just 1.5 goals during that span. Their most recent outing was a 3-1 setback to Colorado, where Chicago managed only sporadic offensive pressure despite a first-period lead. Conversely, the Mammoth are enjoying a more consistent run, recently knocking off the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to halt Minnesota’s six-game winning streak. Utah has gone 12-4-1 in its last 17, showing that it can sustain offensive pressure and convert scoring opportunities at a higher rate than Chicago.
Goaltending
Spencer Knight is not expected to play in the second game of Chicago’s back-to-back here, with Karel Vejmelka expected to do the honors for them instead. On the Utah side, Karel Vejmelka has been the backbone of their goaltending group, with a 2.60 goals-against average. In a league that favors offense more often than not, Utah’s ability to protect leads at home gives them an edge in this matchup.
Key skaters
Chicago’s offensive firepower is led by Connor Bedard, who remains the team’s standout playmaker with solid point production but is largely unsupported by secondary scoring at the moment. Tyler Bertuzzi and Dylan Guenther provide additional scoring, but inconsistency has limited their impact and there is very little help beyond them. The Mammoth counter with a balanced attack led by Dylan Guenther with 27 goals, and contributions from Lawson Crouse and Clayton Keller, who can tilt the ice in Utah’s favor with timely scoring.
Betting Trends & H2H
- Chicago is just 1-7 straight up in its last eight and 1-4 on the puckline in its last five.
- Utah has been stronger in the puckline market, going 5-2 in its last seven overall.
- The Blackhawks defeated the Mammoth 3-1 in their first meeting of the season in Chicago.
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