Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Game Preview - January 1, 2026 - CBS Sports

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	1	2	3	T
Dallas DAL--	-	-	-
Chicago CHI--	-	-	-

United CenterChicago, IL

Stars	2.61 GF AVG	2.87 GA AVG	28.90 Power Play
Blackhawks	3.22 GF AVG	2.78 GA AVG	16.70 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jamie Benn (LW)	Upper Body	11-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 11
Matt Duchene (C)	Upper Body	11-03-2025Day-to-Day
Roope Hintz (LW)	Undisclosed	11-03-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 4
Nils Lundkvist (D)	Lower Body	11-10-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 11
Kyle McDonald (RW)	Knee	11-29-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 30
Chase Wheatcroft (C)	Wrist	11-21-2025Expected to be out until at least Nov 22

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Jason Dickinson (C)	Shoulder	10-31-2025Day-to-Day
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Hip	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

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