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Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars

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Blackhawks enter matchup with the Stars on losing streak

Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (25-7-6, in the Central Division)

Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

Stars -357, Blackhawks +282; over/under is 5.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to break a six-game losing streak with a victory over the Dallas Stars.

Dallas is 7-2-0 against the Central Division and 25-7-6 overall. The Stars have scored 37 power-play goals, which ranks first in the league.

Chicago is 13-17-6 overall with a 2-4-1 record against the Central Division. The Blackhawks have a 4-7-4 record in games decided by one goal.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mikko Rantanen has scored 14 goals with 37 assists for the Stars. Jason Robertson has six goals and three assists over the last 10 games.

Tyler Bertuzzi has 16 goals and 10 assists for the Blackhawks. Wyatt Kaiser has scored three goals with one assist over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.3 assists, 3.8 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.

Blackhawks: 2-8-0, averaging 1.6 goals, 2.8 assists, 4.1 penalties and 9.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per game.

INJURIES: Stars: None listed.

Blackhawks: None listed.

Regular Season Series

Statistics

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3.11 Goals Against Average 2.61
30.5 Shots Against per Game 27.9
84.0 Penalty Kill Percentage 82.6
20 Power Play Goals Against 21
0 Short Handed Goals Against 0
2.75 Goals For per Game 3.50
25.1 Shots per Game 25.1
21 Power Play Goals 37
20.4 Power Play Percentage 31.6
3 Short Handed Goals 2
401 Penalty Minutes 341
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Lian Bichsel, D Injured Reserve Dec 21
Tyler Seguin, C Injured Reserve Dec 19
Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Nick Foligno, LW Injured Reserve Dec 23
Frank Nazar, C Out Dec 20
Connor Bedard, C Injured Reserve Dec 15
Shea Weber, D Injured Reserve Sep 30

Game Information

American Airlines Center

Location: Dallas, TX
Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Colorado 27 2 61 7
Dallas 25 7 56 6
Minnesota 22 10 50 6
Utah 18 18 39 3
Nashville 16 16 36 4
St. Louis 14 16 36 8
Winnipeg 15 17 33 3
Chicago 13 17 32 6
Full Standings
Blackhawks Last 5
Date OPP Result
vs DET L 4-0
@ TOR L 3-2
@ MTL L 4-1
@ OTT L 6-4
vs PHI L 3-1
Stars Last 5
Date OPP Result
vs LA W 4-1
@ SJ W 5-3
@ ANA W 8-3
vs TOR W 5-1
@ DET L 4-3 OT