The Chicago Blackhawks host the Dallas Stars at the United Center on Sunday night, hoping to put a stop to their longest skid since losing nine to start the season. It might be an uphill battle, though, considering the Stars are still fighting to make the playoffs.
The Stars are coming off a disappointing 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, failing to gain ground in the race for the playoffs. The Stars controlled play for the first 40 minutes against the Devils, but only scored one goal — from Ryan Suter mid-way through the second period — despite the edge in play and then fell apart in the third.