How to watch Dallas Stars-Chicago Blackhawks: TV channel, streaming and more

The Dallas Stars (48-19-9, first in the Central Division) face the Chicago Blackhawks (22-48-5, eighth in the Central Division) on Saturday afternoon.

Dallas is on a franchise-record eight-game winning streak after Wednesday’s win over the Edmonton Oilers. The Stars are sitting atop the Western Conference standings after clinching a playoff spot last week.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Stars’ matchup vs. the Blackhawks.

Stars vs. Blackhawks

When: Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (April 6)

Where: United Center in Chicago

TV/Streaming: BSSW; ESPN+ (out of market)

Radio: 96.7 FM/1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM)

Bottom line

Chicago has a 5-14-3 record in Central Division play and a 22-48-5 record overall. The Blackhawks have a 6-19-1 record in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

Dallas has a 48-19-9 record overall and a 15-5-2 record in Central Division play. The Stars have allowed 218 goals while scoring 278 for a +60 scoring differential.

Saturday’s game is the fourth time these teams meet this season. The Stars won the previous meeting 3-1.

Top performers

Connor Bedard has 21 goals and 37 assists for the Blackhawks. Philipp Kurashev has scored five goals with nine assists over the past 10 games.

Wyatt Johnston has 30 goals and 31 assists for the Stars. Jason Robertson has five goals and seven assists over the past 10 games.

Last 10 games

Blackhawks: 5-5-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.2 assists, 3.9 penalties and 12 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Stars: 8-2-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists, 2.7 penalties and 5.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.1 goals per game.

Injuries

Blackhawks: Taylor Hall: out for season (knee), Connor Murphy: out (lower body), Colin Blackwell: day to day (upper body), Reese Johnson: day to day (concussion).

Stars: Jani Hakanpaa: day to day (lower body), Evgenii Dadonov: out (lower body).

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