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The Dallas Stars (25-7-7) and the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7) meet in Chicago, Illinois on January 1, 2026 at United Center, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second in the Western Conference (57 points), while the Blackhawks are 14th in the Western Conference (35 points).
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Stars vs. Blackhawks: Jan. 1 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United 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 | 3.49 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 4th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 30.58% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.93% | 7th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.18 | 21st |
| Shots | 25.1 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 20% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 5th |
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Stars vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive options this season is Mikko Rantanen, who has recorded 54 points in 39 games.
- Having scored 23 goals and adding 23 assists, Jason Robertson is a strong contributor for Dallas through 40 games.
- Wyatt Johnston has contributed 45 points for Dallas in 40 games this season, netting a goal on 20.2% of his shots and recording 20 goals and 25 assists.
- In the 25 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .910, 18th in the league.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and collected 24 assists (0.8 per game), contributing to the Chicago offense with 43 total points (1.3 per game). He takes 3.2 shots per game, shooting 18.4%.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is one of the top contributors for Chicago with 29 total points (0.7 per game), with 19 goals and 10 assists in 36 games.
- Andre Burakovsky's nine goals and 14 assists add up to 23 points this season.
- Spencer Knight has a 10-11-6 record this season, with a .910 save percentage (18th in the league). He has 707 saves, and has conceded 70 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Jason Dickinson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Red Wings | L 4-3 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Sabres | L 4-1 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Stars | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Penguins | L 7-3 | Home |
| 12/30/2025 | Islanders | L 3-2 | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 1/7/2026 | Blues | - | Home |
