CHICAGO — The Blackhawks continue their homestand against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, October 17, with a 6 p.m. Central start at the United Center. Chicago enters after consecutive victories, including Thursday's 4–3 overtime win against Winnipeg.
Connor Bedard brings a specific matchup streak into the meeting. According to the Blackhawks' official opponent notes, he has recorded a point in seven consecutive games against Dallas, totaling five goals and two assists during that stretch. Saturday offers another test against a familiar Central Division opponent.
Chicago's recent home results provide additional context. Including the end of last season, the Blackhawks have won four of their past five games at the United Center. That record is a measure of their recent home performances, rather than a claim that the current season is already settled.
Thursday's victory supplied the immediate momentum. Artyom Levshunov scored the overtime winner against Winnipeg, while Patrick Kane finished with two assists. Bedard had a goal and an assist in that game. Chicago allowed a two-goal lead to disappear before recovering to secure the extra point in overtime.
The Dallas meeting is the first of four scheduled between the teams this season. Chicago's published notes list the next matchup for January 2 in Dallas. A successful October outing would add another home result before those later meetings, but the season series has yet to begin.
Saturday's game is listed on CHSN in the local market, with radio coverage on WGN 720 AM. Starting goaltenders, final line combinations and late scratches remain subject to confirmation. This is a preview of the Dallas matchup; Thursday's Winnipeg result is the previous game, not Saturday's final score.
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