Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks on Oct 17, 2026. Final score: Dallas Stars 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Venue | United Center |
| Dallas Stars score | 4 |
| Chicago Blackhawks score | 0 |
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 | Arttu Hyry | R | 2 | 0 | 5 | 12:00 | 0.43 | 2.38 |
| 2nd | Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 7 | 19:35 | 0.47 | 2.15 |
| 3rd | Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24:47 | 0.00 | 1.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Chicago Blackhawks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 04:58 | DAL | Jason Robertson | Mikko Rantanen, Thomas Harley | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:10 | DAL | Arttu Hyry | Sam Steel | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 01:27 | DAL | Arttu Hyry | Nils Lundkvist | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 3rd 09:40 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Tyler Seguin, Jason Robertson | 5v5 | 4–0 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.10 | 2.58 |
| High-danger shots | 23 | 21 |
| Corsi % | 53.9% | 46.1% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 67.3% | 32.7% |
| Hits | 20 | 23 |
| Blocks | 14 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arttu Hyry | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 12:00 | 0.43 | 2.38 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 19:35 | 0.47 | 2.15 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24:47 | 0.00 | 1.40 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:53 | 0.29 | 1.34 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:04 | 0.10 | 1.31 |
| Tyler Seguin | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:04 | 0.19 | 1.24 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.13 | 1.08 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:58 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.25 | 0.76 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:09 | 0.08 | 0.58 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.08 | 0.48 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:49 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Joel Kiviranta | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:55 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.16 | 0.03 |
| Colin Blackwell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:36 | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:25 | 0.84 | -0.21 |
| Lian Bichsel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | -0.36 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.00 | -0.79 |
Chicago Blackhawks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Del Mastro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.03 | 0.63 |
| Jordan Greenway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:05 | 0.49 | 0.44 |
| Sam Rinzel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:44 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Ryan Greene | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:45 | 0.30 | 0.23 |
| Ryan Donato | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Oliver Moore | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:16 | 0.25 | -0.01 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:09 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Connor Bedard | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:44 | 0.45 | -0.09 |
| Frank Nazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Alex Vlasic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.10 | -0.34 |
| Roman Kantserov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Teuvo Teravainen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Anton Frondell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.09 | -0.44 |
| Artyom Levshunov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:28 | 0.03 | -0.68 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:22 | 0.13 | -0.74 |
| Wyatt Kaiser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:33 | 0.09 | -0.78 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:26 | 0.33 | -0.88 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Oettinger | Dallas Stars | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 2.42 | W |
| Spencer Knight | Chicago Blackhawks | 28 | 32 | 87.5% | -0.84 | L |
Analysis
The Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 on Oct 17, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.58 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.1 — the run of play matched the result, with Dallas Stars earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Arttu Hyry led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.38 on 2 goals, 5 shots on goal.
Jake Oettinger stopped 19 of 19, worth 2.42 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks game?
The Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 on Oct 17, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Dallas Stars 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Arttu Hyry led all skaters at 2.38, on 2G, 0A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Chicago Blackhawks generated 2.58 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.1, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 32 shots on goal and Chicago Blackhawks put 19. High-danger chances went 23 to 21.