Dallas Stars Aim to Prolong Winning Streak in Matchup With Underperforming Chicago Blackhawks

Friday, April 5th, 2024

The Dallas Stars, at the top of the Central Division with an impressive 48-19-9 record, are set to compete against the Chicago Blackhawks at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

With a challenging season, the Blackhawks have a 5-14-3 division record and a total season record of 22-48-5. Their inclination towards penalties has been a significant drawback, evidenced by a 6-19-1 record when they exceed their opponents in penalty minutes.

The Stars have shown exceptional performance this season, holding a 48-19-9 record, including a strong 15-5-2 in their division. They have scored a total of 278 goals, demonstrating their offensive prowess, while their defense has conceded 218 goals.

In the current season, this matchup marks the fourth encounter between the two teams, with the Stars having won three of the previous meetings with a scoreline of 3-1.

For the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev have stood out with their performances, whereas Wyatt Johnston and Jason Robertson have been pivotal in driving the Stars' offensive strength.

Over their last ten matches, the Blackhawks have been scoring an average of 2.8 goals and incurred 3.9 penalties per game. On the other hand, the Stars have been averaging 3.9 goals and have reduced their penalty count to 2.7 per game.

The Blackhawks are currently dealing with injuries among key players including Taylor Hall, Connor Murphy, and Reese Johnson. The Stars are not without their challenges, facing day-to-day injuries with players Jani Hakanpaa and Evgenii Dadonov.

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