Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks, 2026-10-17
The Stars visit the Blackhawks at United Center. Puck drop 7:00 PM EDT. On Prime Video, CHSN.
Where to watch Stars at Blackhawks
- Regional
- Prime Video (DAL), CHSN (CHI)
Stars visit Blackhawks at United Center
- Connor Bedard enters with a seven-game point streak against the Stars, with seven points (5G, 2A) in that stretch.1
- Patrick Kane became the NHL's all-time assist leader among American-born players (896) Thursday. He has 77 points (32G, 45A) in 68 career games against Dallas.2
- Miro Heiskanen has six points (3G, 3A) in his last six games and has 21 points in 32 career games against Chicago.2
Stars
Out: Matt Duchene (core injury), Oskar Bäck (finger), David Perron (Will not play Saturday)2
- The Stars say Wyatt Johnston (illness) might be ready to return Saturday.
Blackhawks
Nothing from the club yet.
Chicago has won four of its last five games on home ice, dating back to last season. The Blackhawks earned points in all three meetings with Dallas in 2025-26.1
Sources: 1Chicago Blackhawks: PREVIEW: Blackhawks Look to Stay Hot at Home Against Stars · 2Dallas Stars: Game Day Guide: Stars vs Blackhawks. Lines and availability are the clubs' own and can change before puck drop.
Lineups
The league posts the dressed rosters about an hour before puck drop. They appear here as soon as they are out.
Stars
Head coach: Glen Gulutzan
Blackhawks
Head coach: Jeff Blashill
Season series
First meeting of the season
- Oct 17, 2026Tonight
- Jan 2, 2027CHI at DAL
- Jan 20, 2027DAL at CHI
- Apr 3, 2027CHI at DAL
By the numbers
| Stars3-3-1 | Blackhawks3-5-0 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1430th | GF / game | 24th2.63 |
| 1.711st | GA / game | 28th4.00 |
| 12.5%29th | Power play | 25th15.0% |
| 87.5%6th | Penalty kill | 25th73.9% |
| 56.0%2nd | Faceoffs | 31st44.2% |
2026-27 regular season, with league rank.
Leaders
2026-27 regular season.
In goal
Stars
Blackhawks
2026-27 regular season. The starter is confirmed at puck drop.
Goals, assists, penalties and the boxscore appear here at puck drop and update while the game is on.
