Blackhawks Vs Mammoth: Projected Lineup, How To Watch, & More Ahead Of Game 2

Now, Chicago's second of three road games will be on Thursday against the Utah Mammoth . This is the first game of the season and the home opener for Utah. The Mammoth are another strong team trying to build on what was a fantastic 2025-26 season for them.

The Utah Mammoth have a roster capable of challenging for a top-3 spot in the Central Division. Will they beat out one of the Colorado Avalanche , Dallas Stars , or Minnesota Wild for it? Can they bypass all of them and win the division? Everything is in play for them heading into the new season.

Their captain, Clayton Keller , is the best player on the team. A Gold Medal winner with Team USA back in February, Keller has the tools to be a major contributor on a Stanley Cup-caliber team. It's on the organization to keep building around him, which they have done a great job of since moving to Salt Lake City.