PREVIEW: Blackhawks Face Stars to Wrap Back-to-Back 

TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TV: CHSN | RADIO: WGN-720-AM

The Blackhawks take on the Dallas Stars for the first of four matchups this season, beginning a five-game road swing. Fans can catch the action on CHSN or listen live on WGN Radio. More information on how to watch Blackawks games can be found at Blackhawks.com/HowtoWatch.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP

Chicago has taken points in six of their last nine road games against Dallas (4-3-2). Tyler Bertuzzi has five points (2G, 3A) in his last three-straight games against the Stars. Taylor Hall has goals in his last two games against the Stars and four points (2G, 2A) over his last six against the club. Jason Dickinson has three points (1G, 2A) over his last five games against the club and has six points (2G, 4A) in his last nine games against them.

LAST TIME OUT

The Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Nashville Predators on Friday evening at the United Center. Connor Bedard and Craig Smith each scored once. Nolan Allan tallied an assist for his first career NHL point. Alex Vlasic recorded an assist and has helpers (2A) in back-to-back games. Lukas Reichel and Connor Murphy each registered an assist. Wyatt Kaiser shared first among all game skaters with four hits. Petr Mrazek got the start in net and made 31 saves on 34 shots.

BLACKSMITH

Former Predator Craig Smith scored once on Friday and now has three goals over his last three games. His three goals on the season now share first among all team skaters. He now has six points (5G, 1A) in eight career games against Nashville, including goals (2G) in his last two outings against the club.

BEDTIME

Forward Connor Bedard found the back of the net against Nashville for his 24th career goal, tying Bobby Hull and Jonathan Toews for third place on the franchise's all-time list among teenagers (Eddie Olczyk, 49; Patrick Kane, 29). He now has 69 points (24G, 45A) in 76 career games and is one point away from tying Jonathan Toews (36G, 34A in 85 GP) for the ninth-fastest player in Blackhawks history to record 70 career NHL points.

PAPA MURPH

Defenseman Connor Murphy added an assist on Friday and now has helpers (3A) in three-straight games. It's his first 3+ game point streak since Jan. 17-24, 2021 (4GP; 2G, 3А). His three points (3A) rank third among all team blueliners this season.