Dallas Stars vs. Chicago Blackhawks - NHL Game Preview - January 1, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Jan 2

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Dallas DAL--	-	-	-
Chicago CHI--	-	-	-

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Stars	3.37 GF AVG	2.53 GA AVG	31.50 Power Play
Blackhawks	3.10 GF AVG	2.78 GA AVG	23.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Matt Duchene (C)	Upper Body	12-08-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 9
Tyler Seguin (C)	Knee	04-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 2
Adam Erne (LW)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Nils Lundkvist (D)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Thomas Harley (D)	Lower Body	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7
Lian Bichsel (D)	Lower Body	02-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 2
Kyle McDonald (RW)	Knee	12-06-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 7

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shea Weber (D)	Ankle	06-30-2026Out for the season
Nick Foligno (LW)	Hand	12-12-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 13
Teuvo Teravainen (C)	Face	12-05-2025Day-to-Day
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Hip	12-09-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 10

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