By Data Skrive
Dec. 27, 2025 12:25 pm EST
The Dallas Stars (25-7-6) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (13-17-6) during Saturday’s NHL schedule, starting at 8 p.m. ET at American Airlines Center and broadcast on ESPN+. The Stars rank second and the Blackhawks 16th in the Western Conference.
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Injury reportsStars
Lian Bichsel: Out (Lower Body),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Acl)
Blackhawks
Frank Nazar: Out (Upper Body),
Shea Weber: Out For Season (Ankle),
Nick Foligno: Day-To-Day (Hand),
Connor Bedard: Out (Shoulder)
Stats to know
Mikko Rantanen has 51 points on 14 goals and 37 assists this season.
Jake Oettinger has allowed 60 goals (2.5 goals-against average) and recorded 604 saves.
Connor Bedard has 43 points this season (1.3 per game), with 19 goals and 24 assists in 31 games (playing 20:25 per game).
Spencer Knight has allowed 64 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and amassed 683 saves with a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league).
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