The Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6), losers of six straight road games, visit the Dallas Stars (25-7-6) at American Airlines Center on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Saturday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have a 2-8-0 record over their past 10 contests. They have scored 16 goals while conceding 34 in that time. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in three goals (12.5% conversion rate).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-361)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 4-6-10 in overtime matchups as part of a 25-7-6 overall record.
- In the 15 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-1-4 record (good for 24 points).
- Looking at the four times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
- Dallas has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals in 26 games (22-2-2, 46 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-1-0 record (24 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 14-4-5 to record 33 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a record of 13-17-6 this season and are 1-6-7 in overtime matchups.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-7-4) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (2-5-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 26 points in their 19 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-6-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Blackhawks went 8-13-3 in those matchups (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.75 | 26th |
| 4th | 2.61 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 17th |
| 31st | 25 | Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| 15th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 29th |
| 2nd | 31.62% | Power Play % | 20.39% | 13th |
| 7th | 82.64% | Penalty Kill % | 83.74% | 4th |
Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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