Dallas vs Chicago Prediction 8 March 2026
🔊 One of the Western Conference front-runners has seen their winning streak come to an end, but they've kept their point streak alive. Can they secure points for the 12th consecutive game as they host one of the NHL's weakest teams since the season restart? We break down this regular season matchup and offer our prediction for the game.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past three seasons, Dallas and Chicago have faced off in ten games: the Stars have claimed victory in six, while the Blackhawks have won four. Notably, on home ice, the Stars have secured four wins out of their last five matchups, with the exception of this season's game (3-4 in a shootout).
Head-to-head statistics Dallas - Chicago
Dallas Stars Team Overview
Recently, Dallas saw their ten-game winning streak come to an end, but they extended their point streak to 11 games-a season high. On home ice, the second-ranked team in the West fell to the top team, the Colorado Avalanche (4-5 SO). This loss left Glen Gulutzan's squad trailing the Avalanche by seven points, with Colorado having a game in hand.
At home, Dallas have won six of their last seven matchups and have picked up points in all seven. The Stars boast one of the league's best defenses on home ice, conceding just 78 goals (an average of 2.69 per game). They have allowed at least two goals in 10 of their last 11 home games.
Before the trade deadline, Dallas bolstered their roster with two key additions-defenseman Tyler Myers from the Vancouver Canucks and forward Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators. The Stars' injury list still includes Finns Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen, as well as Radek Faksa and Tyler Seguin.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
The Hawks have hit a rough patch, losing four out of their last five games following the break, including a heavy defeat to the league's bottom team, Vancouver, with a 3-6 scoreline. This marks the eighth time this season Chicago have conceded at least six goals in a game. Their slip-up against the underdogs has dropped the Blackhawks to 14th place in the Western Conference.
On the road, the team has struggled, losing six of their last seven games. Under Jeff Blashill, they possess one of the league's weakest offenses in away games, managing only 79 goals this season with an average of 2.63 per game. In 10 of their last 11 road matchups, Chicago have failed to score more than three goals.
As the trade deadline approached, the Blackhawks bolstered their lineup by acquiring forward Andrew Mangiapane from the Edmonton Oilers, while sending forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach in exchange. Nick Foligno has moved to Minnesota. Goalie Spencer Knight is expected to return from injury soon.
Match Results: Chicago Blackhawks
⚡️ Leaders
Jason Robertson remains the top scorer for Dallas, amassing 74 points (34 goals, 40 assists) in 62 games. Alongside Wyatt Johnston, who also has 34 goals, he ranks among the NHL's top ten goal scorers. Robertson has tallied two points per game in each of the last four matches, while Johnston has achieved the same in four out of five games following the break.
For the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard (57 points, 25 goals, 32 assists) and Tyler Bertuzzi (46 points, 26 goals, 20 assists) continue to lead in points. Bertuzzi has registered points (1 goal, 3 assists) in four of the five games since the season resumed. Only Finnish forward Teuvo Teräväinen (3 goals, 2 assists) has been more productive during this stretch.
🥅 Goaltenders
Dallas' goaltenders have been sharing ice time post-break. Jake Oettinger has made 63 saves over three games, with a save percentage of 90.0% and a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.26. Casey DeSmith recorded 38 saves in games against the Kraken and Flames, boasting a save percentage of 95.0% and a GAA of 1.00.
Spencer Knight missed the matchup against Vancouver due to injury but has been solid since the break, conceding eight goals across three games with a respectable save percentage. Arvid Söderblom stepped in against Vancouver, stopping just 16 shots-his poorest performance since January 17th for the Swede.
Editor's Prediction
A high number of goals conceded has been a major blow to the Chicago players' morale this season. In six out of seven matches following games where they allowed six or more goals, the Blackhawks failed to score more than two goals themselves. Considering their recent away performances, where they've scored two goals or less in five out of six games, a reasonable prediction would be to take Chicago Blackhawks' individual total under 2.5 goals.
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