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Dallas Stars at Chicago Blackhawks

NHLregular • 2026-27 Season
completed
Blackhawks logo
Blackhawks
Chicago
0
vs
Stars logo
Stars
Dallas
4
CHI 64%36% DAL
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

Chicago Blackhawks 64% to win. The top 2 signals favoring Blackhawks:

  • Injuries. Blackhawks healthier: 2 out, 0 doubtful vs Stars 5 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage. Blackhawks are 5-1 at home this season; Stars are 4-2 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)

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VenueUnited Center
Chicago, IL

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Stars (away)
Blackhawks (home)
36%
Win probability
64%
0
High-impact factors
1
5
Players ruled out
2

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Stars defeated the Blackhawks 4-0.

Our model predicted the Blackhawks would win with 64% confidence, but the Stars pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Injuries favored the Blackhawks and was a major factor: Blackhawks healthier: 2 out, 0 doubtful vs Stars 5 out, 0 doubtful
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Blackhawks and was a notable factor: Blackhawks are 5-1 at home this season; Stars are 4-2 on the road (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • ELO Rating favored the Stars and was a contributing factor: Blackhawks ELO 1444 vs Stars ELO 1507 (diff: -63)
  • Both teams are dealing with injuries -- the Blackhawks have 2 player(s) ruled out, while the Stars have 5.

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Stars won 0-4

Stars won by a solid margin

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Blackhawks at 64%

Key Factors

What's driving the win probability for this game

  • InjuriesFavors Chicago Blackhawks
  • Home Field AdvantageFavors Chicago Blackhawks
  • ELO RatingFavors Dallas Stars
  • Rest DaysFavors Dallas Stars
  • Recent FormFavors Dallas Stars
  • Turnover DifferentialNeutral
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What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

DAL
CHI
Injuries
Home Field Advantage
ELO Rating
Rest Days
Recent Form
Favours DAL|Favours CHI

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our model against market-implied probabilities

Blackhawks

Our Model64%

Stars

Our Model36%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Injuries

Blackhawks healthier: 2 out, 0 doubtful vs Stars 5 out, 0 doubtful

Blackhawks
Model version: 1.1.0 • Calculated: 10/17/2026, 10:45:02 PM

Blackhawks

Bowen ByramD(Upper Body)
OUT
Andrew MangiapaneLW(Lower Body)
OUT

Stars

Cameron HughesC(Upper Body)
OUT
Oskar BackC(Finger)
OUT
Matt DucheneC(Abdomen)
OUT
Luke KrysD(Undisclosed)
OUT
David PerronLW(Not Injury Related)
OUT

Key Players

Stars

Casey DeSmithG
Jake OettingerG
Wyatt JohnstonC
Oskar BackCOUT
-2.5% win prob impact
Colin BlackwellC

Blackhawks

Spencer KnightG
Arvid SoderblomG
Connor BedardC
Ryan DonatoC
Anton FrondellC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Blackhawks has a 64% win probability, while Stars has a 36% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at United Center in Chicago, IL.

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