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Blackhawks Soar to Victory: Burakovsky's Clutch Goal Seals Blashill's First Win
14 Oct
Summary
- Burakovsky scores go-ahead goal in 3rd period
- Mikheyev nets two goals, including empty-netter
- Blackhawks coach Blashill earns first win with new team
On October 14th, 2025, the Chicago Blackhawks earned a 3-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth, giving new head coach Jeff Blashill his first win with the team. The game-winning goal came from Andre Burakovsky, who broke a third-period tie with a power-play tally.
The Blackhawks had struggled in their first three games, despite being tied 2-2 after the second period in each contest. However, they managed to secure the win on Monday, outshooting the Mammoth 23-14. Ilya Mikheyev was the offensive star for Chicago, scoring two goals, including an empty-netter in the final seconds.
Utah's JJ Peterka had tied the game early in the third period, but the Blackhawks' defense held strong, killing off a late power play to preserve the lead. Goaltender Spencer Knight made 22 saves to earn the victory for Chicago.
The win marks a positive start for Blashill, who was hired by the Blackhawks in May after a seven-year stint as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. The Mammoth, meanwhile, dropped two of three games on their season-opening road trip, playing without defenseman Sean Durzi, who is expected to miss four weeks with an upper-body injury.
