7:30 p.m. today (FSSW-Plus/1310 AM The Ticket)
Storyline
What was expected to become a fierce rivalry in the Central Division now looks to be another chance for the Blackhawks to flex their muscles. Chicago is 4-0-0 against the Stars this season with one of the wins in overtime. Dallas was 4-1-0 against Chicago last season. That tells you just a little bit about what has happened on one year.
Key match-up
Patrick Kane vs. Esa Lindell
Kane rides roughshod over the Stars, as he has 49 points (22 goals, 27 assists) in 39 career games, including 3 goals and 2 assists in 4 games this season.