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Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 17-10-2026
Oct 1723:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Chicago Blackhawks 2-3 Dallas Stars
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Chicago Blackhawks host Dallas Stars in an NHL matchup between two teams struggling to find consistency early in the 2026 season. The Blackhawks sit 13th with 4 points from 7 games, while Dallas occupies 12th with 5 points from 6 matches. Both sides have flashed competence in patches but remain unreliable — a recipe for a tight contest where recent form becomes the deciding factor.
Team form
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago's last five games reveal a team swinging wildly between competence and collapse. They beat Pittsburgh 5-3 at home and St. Louis 4-2 at home, but sandwiched those wins around losses to Carolina (2-5), the Islanders (1-4), and Buffalo (3-4). Over five games they've scored 3.0 per game but conceded 3.6 — a defensive profile that should concern fantasy players backing them. Their most recent outing, a 5-3 home win over Pittsburgh, offers some encouragement, but it masks a deeper problem: they've allowed 18 goals in five games.
Dallas Stars
Dallas presents a more measured picture. They've scored just 2.4 goals per game over their last five but conceded only 1.8 — a defensive discipline Chicago lacks. Two shutout wins (4-0 at Buffalo, 5-0 at home to San Jose) suggest they can tighten up when required, though losses to Colorado (2-3), Nashville (1-2), and St. Louis (0-4) remind us they're not a finished product. Their most recent game, a 2-3 home loss to Colorado, is a setback, but the underlying defensive structure remains intact.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams.
Key factors
Dallas's defensive record over the last five games — 1.8 goals conceded per outing — stands in sharp contrast to Chicago's 3.6. For fantasy purposes, that gap is material. The Blackhawks will need to replicate their Pittsburgh performance (5 goals) to overcome a Stars side that has shown it can suffocate opponents. Conversely, Dallas's 2.4 goals per game is modest; they'll need to capitalize on Chicago's defensive vulnerabilities rather than rely on offensive fireworks. The Blackhawks' home-ice advantage is real, but it hasn't translated into results — they're 2-3 at home over five games.
Prediction
The model rates Dallas as the favourite at 57 per cent, and the numbers support it. Chicago's leaky defence and inconsistent output make them unreliable picks despite playing at home. Dallas's superior defensive discipline and recent shutout wins suggest they'll control the game's tempo. The predicted regulation score of 2-3 favours the visitors, reflecting Dallas's ability to limit Chicago's chances while converting their own. This isn't a landslide — Chicago's home crowd and recent offensive spark keep them competitive — but the data tilts toward Dallas.
Back Dallas Stars as the favourite. Their defensive solidity and Chicago's porous backline create an edge worth pursuing. Fantasy players should be wary of Chicago's volatility; the Blackhawks have shown they can score in bunches but equally can be shut down. Dallas's 1.8 goals-against average over five games is the most reliable signal in this matchup.
Match info
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NHL(2026)
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Dallas Stars
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 8 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 2 |  Edmonton Oilers | 6 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| 3 |  Utah Mammoth | 7 | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 |  Seattle Kraken | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Winnipeg Jets | 6 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 6 |  Colorado Avalanche | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 7 |  Minnesota Wild | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 |  Anaheim Ducks | 6 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 9 |  St. Louis Blues | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 10 |  Dallas Stars | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 11 |  San Jose Sharks | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 12 |  Nashville Predators | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 13 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| 14 |  Vancouver Canucks | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| 15 |  Los Angeles Kings | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 16 |  Calgary Flames | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 8 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 |  New York Rangers | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| 3 |  Boston Bruins | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 |  Washington Capitals | 7 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers | 7 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 10 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 11 |  Montreal Canadiens | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 |  New York Islanders | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 |  New Jersey Devils | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 |  Detroit Red Wings | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
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