NHL action on Thursday includes the Dallas Stars (25-8-7) visiting the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7) 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 | 3.43 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.65 | 5th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 30.08% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.2% | 6th |
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
- Mikko Rantanen has been important to Dallas' offense this season, racking up 54 points in 39 games.
- Jason Robertson is another of Dallas' important contributors currently with 46 total points (23 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
- On 99 shots (for 20 goals) and 25 assists, Wyatt Johnston has recorded 45 points this season.
- Across 25 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 16-6-3. During those games, he's allowed 63 goals while recording 634 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard's 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games for Chicago add up to 43 total points on the season.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has helped lead the attack for Chicago this season with 19 goals and 10 assists.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leaders on the team with 23 total points (nine goals and 14 assists).
- Spencer Knight has a .910 save percentage (18th in the league), with 707 total saves, conceding 70 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-11-6 record this season.
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body)
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 |