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+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Sunday’s game.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Stars vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final score of Stars 4, Blackhawks 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Stars (-248) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Stars Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Stars have gone 7-10-17 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 38-14-10. The Blackhawks have posted a record of 5-10-15 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 23-29-10. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Stars vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Stars (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 26 games Dallas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 16-4-6 record (good for 38 points).
\nThe eight times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-6-1 (three points).
\nDallas has scored two goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
\nThe Stars have scored at least three goals in 45 games (35-4-6, 76 points).
\nIn the 21 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has an 18-2-1 record (37 points).
\nIn the 25 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 19-5-1 (39 points).
\nThe Stars have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 18-7-9 to record 45 points.
\nBlackhawks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nChicago has earned 17 points (6-7-5) in its 18 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
\nChicago has 12 points (4-9-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
\nThe Blackhawks have earned 43 points in their 30 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Chicago has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and picked up 27 points with a record of 11-9-5.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 9-7-4 (22 points).
\nThe Blackhawks’ opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Blackhawks finished 14-19-6 in those contests (34 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas<\/p>\n