Stars vs Blackhawks Picks and Prediction – 12/30/2024

The Dallas Stars go on the road Sunday night with a game in Chicago, Illinois against the Chicago Blackhawks. For other NHL news see our NHL Picks. The Dallas Stars take to the road with a 20-14 record and have a one game losing streak. Dallas has been above average offensively scoring 3.15 goals per game this season. Defensively the Stars have been good allowing 2.58 goals per game, and gave up three goals in their recent loss against the Minnesota Wild. Jake Ottinger was in the net for the Stars against Minnesota posting the .833 save percentage after giving up 3 goals on 18 shots in 63 minutes of play. The Stars gave up three goals late in the game and was the main reason why they lost the game.

The Chicago Blackhawks stay at home Sunday night with 12 wins on the year and are on a three game losing streak. Chicago has been below average offensively with just 2.57 goals on 25.7 shots. Defensively the Blackhawks have been below average allowing 3.20 goals on 29.6 shots and gave up six goals in their recent loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Petr Mrazek was in the net for the Blackhawks against Buffalo posting the .636 save percentage after giving up 4 goals on 11 shots in 20 minutes of play. Chicago gave up 4 goals in the first period and was a main reason why they lost the game. 

These two teams play Sunday for the fourth time this season. The Blackhawks won the last meeting 6-2. Taylor Hall scored three goals in the victory. Chicago is on a three game losing streak hoping to bounce back in this game. The Dallas Stars have lost the last two games played in Chicago. The Blackhawks have a good chance at getting a point or two as they play better on home ice. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Blackhawks win 3-2.