Stars eager to end skid in matchup vs. scuffling Blackhawks

Losses have been rare for the Dallas Stars this season, a feat that's helped them to second place in the NHL's overall standings. But after closing 2025 with their third straight defeat, they'll look to open 2026 on better terms when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.

The Stars are coming off a 4-1 loss Wednesday to the Buffalo Sabres, dropping Dallas to 0-1-2 in their past three outings following a 12-2-1 stretch. It's Dallas' longest losing streak since the team dropped four games in a row (0-3-1) from Oct.