- Matchup: Utah Mammoth vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Chicago Sports Network
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The Chicago Blackhawks (23-28-10) welcome the Utah Mammoth (33-25-4) to the United Center this Monday.
In their last game, the Utah Mammoth secured a thrilling 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets. They accumulated 16 penalty minutes and had one power play chance, although they were unable to capitalize on that opportunity. The Mammoth’s offensive strategy clearly paid off as they successfully netted 5 goals out of 23 shot attempts.
Utah’s opponents have gained 191 power play chances this season, ranking 7th in the league, netting 42 goals from those opportunities. The Mammoth have faced 1,597 shots, posting a save percentage of .894. Utah has taken 1,720 shots, resulting in an impressive shooting percentage of 11.4%. While playing at even strength, Utah has allowed 127 goals, while managing to score 166. This season, they have earned 174 power play attempts and successfully scored on 30, yielding a success rate of 17.24%. Overall, the Mammoth have amassed 70 points, holding a points percentage of .565 and totaling 196 goals (ranked 16th) while conceding 169 goals.
Karel Vejmelka is slated to start in goal for the Mammoth. Throughout his career, he has 115 quality starts, achieving a quality starts percentage of .491. His save percentage stands at .900 across 10,612 minutes of playtime. Vejmelka has faced 7,166 shots, saving 6,446 with 720 goals allowed, averaging 3.08 goals against per game. His career record is 99-113-21, featuring 234 starts in a total of 246 professional games.
In their recent matchup, the Chicago Blackhawks faced the Canucks, suffering a 6-3 defeat. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to score. Chicago managed to net 3 goals from 23 shots on goal during the game.
At even strength, the Blackhawks have scored 125 goals and contributed an additional 35 goals (ranked 17th) during power plays. Chicago has attempted 1,495 shots (32nd in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.70%, while allowing 1,795 shots from opponents. This season, they’ve tallied 160 goals, earning 56 points and a points percentage of .459. They have yielded a total of 190 goals, with 164 coming at even strength and 26 while shorthanded. Chicago has received 178 power play opportunities, boasting a success rate of 19.66% and maintaining a penalty kill percentage of 85.87% on 184 power play attempts, along with a save percentage of 89.4%.
Spencer Knight is expected to tend the net for Chicago. He has a career average of 2.84 goals allowed per game, having given up 361 goals overall. His quality start percentage is 52.8% with 67 quality starts in his professional career, during which he has started 127 games and logged 5,140 minutes. Knight holds an overall record of 65-51-17 across 137 games, with 3,446 saves from 3,807 shots for a save percentage of .905.
Who emerges victorious in this NHL battle tonight? Will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Josh’s Pick: Utah Mammoth
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