The Dallas Stars (25-8-7) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (14-18-7) at United Center in Chicago, Illinois on January 1, 2026, starting at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in second place and the Blackhawks are 14th in the Western Conference.
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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 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 30.08% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.2% | 6th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.74 | 25th |
| 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 is one of Dallas' leading contributors this season with 54 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.6%.
- With 23 goals and 23 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the most important contributors for Dallas with his 46 points (1.2 per game).
- Dallas' scoring effort is aided by Wyatt Johnston's 46 points. He's contributed 25 assists.
- Jake Oettinger (16-6-3) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .910 for Dallas.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has scored 19 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 24 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Chicago offense with 43 total points (1.3 per game). He averages 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.
- Chicago's Andre Burakovsky is among the leading scorers on the team with 23 total points (nine goals and 14 assists).
- Spencer Knight is 10-11-6 on the season, allowing 70 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 707 saves with a .910 save percentage (17th in the league).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl),
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
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 |