Dallas Stars Beat Blackhawks 3-1 at Home

The Dallas Stars secured a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their first game back from a challenging trip to Finland, breaking a two-game losing streak. Sam Steel played a crucial role, scoring the opening goal and assisting Tyler Seguin, while Logan Stankoven added an empty-netter to seal the win. Jake Oettinger provided solid goaltending, stopping 25 shots, with only a power-play goal by Tyler Bertuzzi getting past him. Despite early struggles, the Stars dominated possession and shot attempts, outshooting the Blackhawks 40-26. For Chicago, the loss highlighted ongoing issues, particularly in their offensive dynamics and slow starts, raising concerns for the coaching staff about optimizing Connor Bedard's potential. The Blackhawks will look to regroup before their upcoming match against the Minnesota Wild.