The Dallas Stars (25-8-7, on a three-game losing streak) go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7) at United Center. The matchup on Thursday, Jan. 1 starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
The Blackhawks have put up 21 goals over their last 10 games, while allowing 32 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into two power-play goals (8.7%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.
Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-185)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have a 25-8-7 record overall, with a 4-7-11 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Dallas is 10-1-4 (24 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they went 1-3-1 (three points).
- Dallas has finished 2-2-3 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering seven points).
- The Stars are 22-2-3 in the 27 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 47 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 12-1-0 record (24 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 14-5-6 to record 34 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 2-7-9 record in overtime games this season and a 14-18-7 overall record.
- In the 15 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-5-3 record).
- The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in 21 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 7-6-4 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 6-4-3 (15 points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.43 | Goals Scored | 2.74 | 26th |
| 5th | 2.65 | Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 21st |
| 29th | 25.3 | Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| 15th | 28.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 29th |
| 3rd | 30.08% | Power Play % | 20% | 11th |
| 6th | 83.2% | Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 5th |
Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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