Fri Jan 02 03:30:00 UTC 2026: News Article:
Stars and Blackhawks Face Off in New Year’s Clash
Chicago, IL – The United Center will host a New Year’s Day showdown between the Dallas Stars and the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, January 1st at 8:30 p.m. ET. All eyes will be on stars Mikko Rantanen of the Stars and rookie phenom Connor Bedard of the Blackhawks as they lead their respective teams.
Hockey fans can find comprehensive coverage of the game, including puck line, moneyline, total Over/Under information, and expert picks, on FOX Sports.
FOX Sports analysts predict a close contest, highlighting the Blackhawks (+1.5) as an attractive ATS pick and favoring the Over (5.5) for the total score. The predicted final score is a narrow 4-3 victory for the Dallas Stars.
Coverage details and streaming options will be available on FOX Sports.
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