The Dallas Stars take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday in what will be the second game of a back-to-back stretch for Dallas.
The Stars are looking to avenge last week’s 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks, who are currently one of the cellar-dwellers of the Western Conference.
Here’s what to know about the matchup.
Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Sports Roundup
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Where: United Center in Chicago
TV/streaming: Victory+
Radio: Sportsradio 96.7/1310 The Ticket
Bottom line
Dallas is 25-8-7 overall with a 7-2-1 record against the Central Division. The Stars have scored 137 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank second in league play.
Chicago has a 14-18-7 record overall and a 3-4-1 record in Central Division games. The Blackhawks have a 7-7-5 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
Last 10 games
Stars: 5-3-2, averaging 3.5 goals, six assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 2-7-1, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.6 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.7 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.
Top performers
Jason Robertson has 23 goals and 23 assists for the Stars. Roope Hintz has scored four goals with two assists over the last 10 games.
Ryan Donato has scored nine goals with six assists for the Blackhawks. Bertuzzi has four goals over the last 10 games.
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