Chicago Blackhawks (2-5-1, in the Central Division) vs. Dallas Stars (6-2, in the Central Division)
Dallas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -361, Blackhawks +284; over/under is 5
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks, on a three-game losing streak, play the Dallas Stars.
Dallas has gone 6-2 overall with a 1-0-0 record in Central Division games. The Stars have a 2-1-0 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.
Chicago has a 2-5-1 record overall and a 0-2-1 record in Central Division play. The Blackhawks have a 0-2-1 record in games they have more penalties than their opponent.
The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Logan Stankoven has one goal and seven assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has scored goals over the last 10 games.
Seth Jones has one goal and six assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has scored goals over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 6-2-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 4.4 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.4 penalty minutes while giving up 1.4 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 2-5-1, averaging two goals, 3.6 assists, 2.9 penalties and 7.2 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Stars: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
