- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Amazon Prime, Chicago Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Stars (-192) Blackhawks (+160)
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This Saturday at the United Center, the Chicago Blackhawks (3-5-0) face off against the Dallas Stars (3-3-1). The betting lines favor the Stars at -192, while the Blackhawks are offered at +160. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5.
The Dallas Stars demonstrated a solid performance in their last game, finishing in a 2-2 draw against the Avalanche. During that match, Dallas accumulated 8 penalty minutes and failed to score on their 2 power play opportunities. Despite being on the ice, the Stars managed to convert only 2 out of 22 shot attempts.
So far this season, Dallas Stars’ opponents have been awarded 24 power play chances (ranking 17th in the NHL) and scored 3 goals from those opportunities. The Stars have faced 162 shots and maintain a strong save percentage of .926. Dallas has taken a total of 172 shots themselves, achieving a shooting percentage of 8.7%. In even-strength situations, they’ve allowed 9 goals, while scoring 13 during their offensive play. With 16 power play attempts, they’ve netted 2 goals, leading to a conversion rate of just 12.50%. This season, the Stars have gathered 7 points, with a current points percentage of .500. In total, they have scored 15 goals (ranked 28th in the league) and conceded 12.
In goal for Dallas will be Jake Oettinger. Throughout his NHL career, Oettinger has allowed 752 goals against him, averaging 2.50 goals per game. He has participated in 310 games, holding a save percentage of .910 over 17,658 minutes played. With a career record of 186-80-34, he has started 301 games and achieved 177 quality starts, translating to a quality start percentage of .588. Oettinger has faced 8,383 total shots, making 7,632 saves.
Chicago’s last matchup saw them triumph over the Jets with a score of 4-3. The Blackhawks successfully scored 4 times on 28 shots, capitalizing on 1 of their 4 power play attempts.
This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated a total of 21 goals, 6 points, resulting in a points percentage of .375. They have conceded 32 goals, which includes 26 goals at even strength and 6 while on the penalty kill. The Blackhawks have netted 18 goals during even strength plays and 3 goals (ranking 26th in the NHL) on the power play, with a total of 20 power play opportunities and a 15.00% conversion rate. As a team, they have registered 174 shots (27th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 12.07%, while they have allowed 243 shots against them. Their penalty kill rate stands at 73.91% against 23 opponent power plays, with a save percentage of 86.8%.
In goal for Chicago will be Spencer Knight. Knight has recorded 3,961 saves out of 4,387 shots fired at him, yielding a save rate of .903. He holds a career record of 71-61-20, having played in 156 games with 146 starts for a total of 373 minutes in the net. His career quality start percentage sits at 50.7%, with 74 quality starts overall. Opposing teams have averaged 2.92 goals per game against him, with a total of 427 goals allowed during his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Chicago (+160)
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