Blackhawks vs. Mammoth: Teuvo Time, Projected Lineups, Preview, & How To Watch

Nairavoice | Oct 1, 2026 56m ago 157 0 4 min read

Blackhawks vs. Mammoth: Teuvo Time, Projected Lineups, Preview, & How To Watch

The Chicago Blackhawks (0-1-0) aim for their first win of the 2026-27 season when they take on the Utah Mammoth (0-0-0) at the Delta Center on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT, with coverage on ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+.

The Blackhawks opened the new season on Tuesday with a disappointing 5-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, marking their third consecutive opening-night defeat. A sluggish start doomed the Blackhawks against the reigning Western Conference champions, with more goals allowed (2) and penalties committed (2) than shots on goal (1) through 15 minutes.

Jordan Greenway and Patrick Kane scored the Blackhawks two goals in Las Vegas, with Ryan Greene and Wyatt Kaiser tallying assists. Spencer Knight started in net and stopped 32 of 36 shots, recording the loss despite a stout effort.

The Mammoth make their season debut on Thursday and look to build off a successful 2025-26 campaign in which they finished fourth in the Central Division with 92 points (43-33-6). The Mammoth qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs but were eliminated in the first round, blowing a 2-1 series lead and losing in six games to the Golden Knights.

Utah sees much of their supporting cast return from last year, including captain Clayton Keller, Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther, Logan Cooley, Mikhail Sergachev, and Karel Vejmelka. The Mammoth also added veteran forwards Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck in the offseason, further bolstering their roster.

In two home openers, the Mammoth have a 2-0-0 record and have outscored their opponents 8-3. One of those victories came against the Blackhawks in 2024-25, winning 5-2 in the first-ever game at the Delta Center. Utah also defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1 in their first home game in 2025-26.

Here’s everything else to know before the puck drops at 8:30 p.m. CT in Salt Lake City.

Blackhawks Projected Lineup

Forward Lines

Tyler Bertuzzi — Anton Frondell — Patrick Kane

Teuvo Teravainen — Roman Kantserov — Nick Lardis

Ryan Donato — Frank Nazar — Oliver Moore

Cole Smith — Ryan Greene — Jordan Greenway

Defensive Pairings

Alex Vlasic — Bowen Byram

Wyatt Kaiser — Artyom Levshunov

Ian Cole — Sam Rinzel

Scratched

D — Ethan Del Mastro, D — Kevin Korchinski

Injured

F — Connor Bedard (shoulder), F — Andrew Mangiapane (lower body)

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The Blackhawks practiced in Salt Lake City on Wednesday but did not hold a morning skate. The forward lines and defensive pairings listed above are from practice.

Andrew Mangiapane suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday’s season opener and has traveled back to Chicago for further evaluation. The Blackhawks will not make a recall, leaving 12 healthy forwards on the active roster.

Teuvo Teravainen will make his season debut after being scratched in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Teravainen is expected to play on the second line with Roman Kantserov and Nick Lardis.

Patrick Kane is expected to join Tyler Bertuzzi and Anton Frondell in a new-look top line. Kane opened Tuesday’s game on a line with Kantserov and Oliver Moore.

Golden Knights Projected Lineup

Forward Lines

Clayton Keller — Nick Schmaltz — Vincent Trocheck

Anders Lee — Logan Cooley — Dylan Guenther

Lawson Crouse — Barrett Hayton — Jack McBain

Michael Carcone — Kevin Stenlund — Daniil But

Defensive Pairings

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Mikhail Sergachev — Mackenzie Weegar

Nate Schmidt — John Marino

Dmitri Simashev — Andrew Peeke

Scratched

D — Nick DeSimone, F — Liam O’Brien, F — Kailer Yamamoto

Injured

D — Maveric Lamoureux (shoulder)

Projected Goaltending Matchup

Spencer Knight (0-1-0, 4.01 GAA, .889 Sv%, 0 SO) vs. Karel Vejmelka (38-20-3, 2.75 GAA, .896 Sv%, 2 SO in 2025-26)

Without a morning skate, the Blackhawks’ starting goaltender will not be known until the team hits the ice for pregame warmups. Knight is 3-0-0 with 1.93 GAA and .935 Sv% in three career games against Utah, perhaps giving him the edge to start over Arvid Soderblom.

Vejmelka is projected to start for the Mammoth in their season debut. The 30-year-old netminder is 5-1-3 with a 2.70 GAA and .903 Sv% in nine career games against Chicago.

2025-26 Results vs. Mammoth

The Blackhawks went 4-0-0 against Utah last season and are 5-1-0 in the last six meetings. Chicago is 2-2-0 in four games all-time at the Delta Center.

10/13/25 — 3-1 W, United Center

03/01/26 — 4-0 W, Delta Center

03/09/26 — 3-2 W (OT), United Center

03/12/26 — 3-2 (OT), Delta Center