Chicago Blackhawks at Dallas Stars
NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Dallas Stars on Dec 27, 2025. Final score: Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 27, 2025 |
| Venue | American Airlines Center |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 2 | 8 | 21:07 | 0.84 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.62 | 1.92 |
| 3rd | Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.48 | 1.60 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Chicago Blackhawks–Dallas Stars) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:20 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Alex Vlasic, Landon Slaggert | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 11:31 | DAL | Nils Lundkvist | Mikko Rantanen, Wyatt Johnston | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 10:37 | CHI | Jason Dickinson | Artyom Levshunov | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 11:32 | DAL | Justin Hryckowian | Wyatt Johnston, Mikko Rantanen | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:18 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Wyatt Johnston, Sam Steel | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 12:25 | CHI | Tyler Bertuzzi | Connor Murphy, Alex Vlasic | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Ryan Donato | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | DAL | Matt Duchene | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | CHI | Nick Lardis | — | 0v1 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Chicago Blackhawks | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.83 | 6.45 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 43.1% | 56.9% |
| Hits | 29 | 16 |
| Blocks | 13 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 5 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:08 | 0.48 | 1.60 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25:45 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.08 | 0.90 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:53 | 0.47 | 0.89 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.02 | 0.59 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 23:10 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:03 | 0.07 | 0.30 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:16 | 0.08 | 0.20 |
| Sam Lafferty | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:58 | 0.31 | 0.10 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:34 | 0.22 | 0.10 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:05 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.17 | 0.05 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Dominic Toninato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:31 | 0.32 | 0.05 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:26 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.03 | -0.15 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 21:07 | 0.84 | 2.13 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 21:18 | 0.62 | 1.92 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.03 | 0.90 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:42 | 0.31 | 0.85 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:57 | 0.26 | 0.79 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 28:39 | 0.41 | 0.15 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.55 | 0.05 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:04 | 0.59 | 0.05 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:07 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:19 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:06 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Nathan Bastian | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:59 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:38 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:56 | 0.42 | -0.05 |
| Kyle Capobianco | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvid Soderblom | Chicago Blackhawks | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | 2.04 | W |
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.80 | O |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Dec 27, 2025, a one-goal game.
Dallas Stars generated 6.45 expected goals to Chicago Blackhawks's 4.83 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Chicago Blackhawks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mikko Rantanen led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 8 shots on goal.
Arvid Soderblom stopped 28 of 31, worth 2.04 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Chicago Blackhawks vs Dallas Stars game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Dec 27, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Chicago Blackhawks 4, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mikko Rantanen led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 8 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Dallas Stars generated 6.45 expected goals and Chicago Blackhawks generated 4.83, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Chicago Blackhawks put 33 shots on goal and Dallas Stars put 31. High-danger chances went 11 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Arvid Soderblom stopped 28 of 31 (2.04 goals saved above expected); Jake Oettinger stopped 30 of 33 (0.8 goals saved above expected).