The NHL schedule on Saturday features a matchup between the Dallas Stars (25-7-6) and the Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6), starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank second in the Western Conference with 56 points and the Blackhawks are 16th in the Western Conference with 32 points.
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Stars vs. Blackhawks: Dec. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.5 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 4th |
| Shots | 25 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 31.62% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.64% | 7th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.75 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 17th |
| Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20.39% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.74% | 4th |
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Stars vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Stars
- Mikko Rantanen has been critical to Dallas' offense this season, recording 51 points in 37 games.
- Jason Robertson has 23 goals and 22 assists for Dallas to compile 45 total points (1.2 per game).
- With 42 points through 38 games (20 goals and 22 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas' offensive efforts this season.
- In the 24 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .910, 20th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has put up 43 points (1.3 per game) for Chicago, with 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games (playing 20:25 per game).
- Tyler Bertuzzi has posted 26 total points (0.7 per game) this season. He has 16 goals and 10 assists.
- Andre Burakovsky has 23 points so far, including nine goals and 14 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 10-10-5 in 25 games this season, conceding 64 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 683 saves and a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Ilya Lyubushkin: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Hand)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Ducks | W 8-3 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | Canadiens | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Senators | L 6-4 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Flyers | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | - | Home |