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NHL action on Sunday includes a matchup in Dallas, Texas between the Dallas Stars (38-14-10) and Chicago Blackhawks (23-29-10) at American Airlines Center, starting at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars are second and the Blackhawks 15th in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Blackhawks: March 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.42 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 3rd |
| Shots | 25.9 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.5 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 29.89% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.1% | 13th |
Blackhawks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| Shots | 24.5 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29.3 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 19.34% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.56% | 1st |
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Stars vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Stars
- Jason Robertson is one of Dallas' top contributors this season with 74 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 15.5%.
- With 20 goals and 49 assists, Mikko Rantanen is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 69 points (1.2 per game).
- Wyatt Johnston has contributed 67 points for Dallas in 62 games this season, scoring on 21% of his shots and putting up 34 goals and 33 assists.
- Across 40 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 25-10-5. During those games, he's allowed 107 goals while recording 934 saves.
Blackhawks
- Connor Bedard has totaled 25 goals and 31 assists in 49 games for Chicago, good for 56 points.
- Tyler Bertuzzi is one of the impact players on offense for Chicago with 46 total points (0.7 per game), with 26 goals and 20 assists in 59 games.
- Andre Burakovsky has 30 points so far, including 10 goals and 20 assists.
- Spencer Knight is 16-18-8 on the season, giving up 110 goals (2.6 goals against average) and amassing 1,086 saves with a .908 save percentage (15th in the league).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Radek Faksa: Out (Upper Body),
Mikko Rantanen: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Michael Bunting: Day-To-Day (Not Injury Related),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body)
Blackhawks
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Spencer Knight: Day-To-Day (Illness)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/2/2026 | Canucks | W 6-1 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Flames | W 6-1 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Avalanche | L 5-4 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 3/10/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Blackhawks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2026 | Mammoth | W 4-0 | Away |
| 3/3/2026 | Jets | L 3-2 | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Canucks | L 6-3 | Home |
| 3/8/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 3/9/2026 | Mammoth | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Mammoth | - | Away |
| 3/14/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |