Mammoth Fall in OT, Sweep Lost to Blackhawks

0:00It's March 13th for the NHL. Let's get into it. The Utah Mammoth dropped a close 3-2 overtime decision to the Chicago Black Hawks on Thursday night. This marked the third match up in a month and completed a surprising season suite for Chicago in their 4-game series. The Mammoth fought hard at home, but couldn't overcome a fluky overtime goal, despite out shooting their rivals in key periods. To spark offense after a recent shutout loss, coach Andre Terini shuffled lines and paired young forwards Dylan Guenther, J.J. Paturka, and Logan. Coolie together. That trio delivered both Mammoth goals, including Guenther's franchise record 31st of the season on a sharp 2-on-1 rush. Michael Carcone's smart back check set up Peter Caz tying Tally, late in the third. Players and fans built the intensity, with the game carrying playoff-like physicality. Jack McBain led with 10 hits, nearly a team record, while the Mammoth stayed disciplined, allowing just one Chicago power play.

1:00Coach Terini praised the effort, pace, and battle level, saying it was as close to perfect as it gets, minus the result. Chicago's Spencer Knight stood tall in net, and Connor Bredard cleaned up a loose puck with under 2 minutes left in overtime for the winner. Terini gave credit to a Black Hawks team that's tougher than their record suggests, fresh off a competitive loss to top-rank Dallas. The sweepstains, as Utah earned just 2 points from 8 available. Looking ahead, the Mammoth host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Pittsburgh sits strong at 32 wins, 18 losses, and 15 overtime losses, coming off at defeat to Vegas. Utah beat them 5-4 in overtime, back in December, setting up another tight central division clash. Quick thanks to today's sponsor, see the description for more. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.