These two teams are tied at 39 points and both fighting for playoff positioning in the Central, so this is a huge game. Dallas is 2-0-0 against the Blackhawks this year and still just 4-8-0 against the division. Chicago is 0-0-2 against the Stars and 4-5-2 in the division.
Key matchup
Patrick Kane vs. Jamie Benn: Kane has torn up the Stars over the years and Benn has been on the other side of the ice for a lot of those points. In 42 career games against Dallas, Kane has 52 points (24 goals, 28 assists) and is plus-10.