Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks on Jan 01, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Chicago Blackhawks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 01, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 4 |
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 | Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.34 | 2.16 |
| 2nd | Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.06 | 2.02 |
| 3rd | Ilya Mikheyev | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.35 | 1.99 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:48 | CHI | Artyom Levshunov | Andre Burakovsky, Ryan Donato | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:42 | DAL | Mikko Rantanen | Sam Steel | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:13 | CHI | Teuvo Teravainen | Andre Burakovsky, Tyler Bertuzzi | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 09:14 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Matt Grzelcyk | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 03:58 | CHI | Ilya Mikheyev | Ryan Donato, Connor Murphy | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:03 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 19:42 | DAL | Matt Duchene | Wyatt Johnston, Jason Robertson | 5v6 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.31 | 3.04 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 2/4 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 29 | 20 |
| Blocks | 16 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:23 | 0.26 | 1.79 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.11 | 1.72 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:22 | 0.35 | 0.90 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.07 | 0.83 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17:34 | 0.18 | 0.64 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.40 | 0.61 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.00 | 0.52 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:54 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:09 | 0.13 | -0.22 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:17 | 0.16 | -0.27 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:46 | 0.05 | -0.41 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.04 | -0.63 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:31 | 0.34 | 2.16 |
| Andre Burakovsky | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 14:32 | 0.06 | 2.02 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:39 | 0.35 | 1.99 |
| Matt Grzelcyk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:18 | 0.03 | 1.34 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:34 | 0.26 | 1.23 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.14 | 1.02 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:57 | 1.06 | 0.74 |
| Connor Murphy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:01 | 0.14 | 0.49 |
| Jason Dickinson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Nick Lardis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:21 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:01 | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:41 | 0.34 | 0.04 |
| Louis Crevier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:04 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Colton Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.07 | -0.13 |
| Landon Slaggert | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:23 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Nick Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.08 | -0.67 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -0.82 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 17 | 21 | 81.0% | -1.46 | L |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | 0.37 | W |
Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Jan 01, 2026, a one-goal game.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.04 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.31 — 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Ryan Donato led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.16 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Jan 01, 2026.
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 — Ryan Donato led all skaters at 2.16, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 3.04 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.31, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 25 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 21. High-danger chances went 17 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Oettinger stopped 17 of 21 (-1.46 goals saved above expected); Spencer Knight stopped 22 of 25 (0.37 goals saved above expected).