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Dallas Stars vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction

October 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM ET · DAL 7-3-1, CHI 3-8-0

Model prediction

Dallas Stars

67%

win chance · 3.10 xGoals

Chicago Blackhawks

33%

win chance · 2.13 xGoals

Celly's model leans Dallas Stars (67%, including overtime and shootout). Projected score: DAL 3.1, CHI 2.1, about 5.2 total goals.

Total: Under 6.5 at 69% (no market total yet, 6.5 used).

Starting goalies

DAL: Jake Oettinger confirmed

CHI: Spencer Knight confirmed

Starters are usually confirmed in the afternoon of game day.

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