Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks 4/8/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The Stars are 13-14-10 on the year after losing 3 of the last 5 games, including a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks last game out. Dallas struggles immensely on offense ranking 21st in the league with 2.7 goals on 29.57 shots.

The Dallas defense has kept the team in games while ranking 9th in the league as opponents score 2.68 goals per game. Joe Pavelski is a 1 man offensive show boasting team highs in points, goals , and assists for the Stars.

Chicago is 18-17-5 this season after winning 2 of the last 5 games played. The Blackhawks have a top 20 ranked offense scoring 2.83 goals on 29.03 shots per game this season.

Defensively Chicago has struggled ranking 21st in the league as opponents are scoring 3.1 goals , while taking 33.2 shots on goal per game. Patrick Kane leads the team in Points and Assists , while Alex DeBrincat boasts a team high 20 goals on the year.