NHL play on Saturday features a matchup in Chicago, Illinois between the Dallas Stars (3-3-1) and Chicago Blackhawks (3-5) at United Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in 11th place and the Blackhawks are 13th in the Western Conference.
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Stars vs. Blackhawks: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. ET
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars’ 2026-27 Stats
Blackhawks’ 2026-27 Stats
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Stars vs. Blackhawks Top Players
Stars
A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Mikko Rantanen has put up seven points.
Miro Heiskanen is another of Dallas’ important contributors currently with six total points (three goals and three assists) to his name.
On 19 shots (for two goals) and three assists, Jason Robertson has recorded five points this season.
In five games played this season, Jake Oettinger (2-2-1) has given up six goals.
Blackhawks
Ryan Ellis’ points make him a vital offensive option for Chicago. He has recorded goals and assists in zero games.
Anton Frondell has helped lead the offense for Chicago this season with one goal and five assists.
Patrick Kane is a crucial player on offense for Chicago with one goal and four assists.
Spencer Knight is 3-3-0 this season, amassing 170 saves and giving up 21 goals (3.5 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (35th in the league).
Stars vs. Blackhawks Injury Report
Stars
Matt Duchene: Out (Abdomen),
Wyatt Johnston: Out (Illness),
Oskar Back: Out (Upper Body),
Cameron Hughes: Out (Upper Body)
Blackhawks
Bowen Byram: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ryan Ellis: Out For Season (Back),
Andrew Mangiapane: Out (Lower Body)
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