The Western Conference’s second-ranked squad, the Dallas Stars (38-14-10), host the 14th-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Chicago Blackhawks (23-29-10), on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Sunday’s game.

The Blackhawks have scored 25 goals over their past 10 games, while conceding 30 goals. A total of 35 power-play opportunities during that span have netted five power-play goals (14.3%). They are 2-6-2 over those games.

Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Stars (-248)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)

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Stars Splits and Trends

The Stars have gone 7-10-17 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 38-14-10.
In the 26 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-4-6 record (good for 38 points).
The eight times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
Dallas has scored two goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
The Stars have scored at least three goals in 45 games (35-4-6, 76 points).
In the 21 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 18-2-1 record (37 points).
In the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 19-5-1 (39 points).
The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 18-7-9 to record 45 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have posted a record of 5-10-15 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 23-29-10.
Chicago has earned 17 points (6-7-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has 12 points (4-9-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Blackhawks have earned 43 points in their 30 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 27 points with a record of 11-9-5.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 9-7-4 (22 points).
The Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Blackhawks finished 14-19-6 in those contests (34 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas

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