8:40 pm
March 9

Blackhawks @ Stars

Who will WIN this matchup?

Chicago Blackhawks (13-8-5)

@ Dallas Stars (7-8-5)

 

Starting Goalies:

Malcolm Subban (CHI): Confirmed

Anton Khudobin (DAL): Confirmed

 

Current odds:

Chicago Blackhawks: (+125)

Dallas Stars: (-145)

 

• A promising recent run for the Chicago Blackhawks encountered a snag over the weekend as the team lost two of three in a home series against the defending Stanley Cup-champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Sunday’s rubber match was there for the taking, but Chicago squandered a 3-0 lead early in the second period, surrendering six unanswered goals to close the game.

• The condensed schedule offers little chance to sulk, however, as the Blackhawks begin a six-game road trip Tuesday, kicking off a two-game set against the Dallas Stars. Chicago is 2-0 against Dallas this season, winning successive road games 2-1 in overtime on Feb. 7 and 9.

• The Stars are 1-3 in a six-game homestand that concludes with the series against the Blackhawks. Dallas lost for the fifth time in six games Sunday, storming back from a 3-0 deficit in the third period before falling to the Nashville Predators in a shootout 4-3. Dallas did all of its damage in the final 7:30 of regulation, but veteran Joe Pavelski reiterated that the team must find its sense of urgency earlier in games.

• Dallas captain Jamie Benn had an assist Sunday and stands one point shy of 700 for his career (304 goals, 395 assists).

4/10
Confidence
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Dallas Stars
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