At a Glance
- Ilya Mikheyev scored twice to lift Chicago to a 4-3 victory over Dallas.
- Stars’ goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 17 shots in a fourth straight loss.
- Blackhawks improve to 5-13-3 in their last 21 games.
Why it matters: Fans see a struggling Stars team falter again, while Blackhawks continue to battle for relevance.
In a hard-fought contest at the United Center, Chicago Blackhawks edged Dallas Stars 4-3 on Thursday night, with Ilya Mikheyev delivering two decisive goals.
Game Highlights
Teuvo Teravainen‘s power-play goal gave the Hawks a 2-1 lead just 13 seconds into the second period.
Artyom Levshunov added a first-period power-play wrist shot to make it 3-1.
Mikheyev pulled the margin to 4-3 with a goal at 3:58 in the third.
Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene each scored for Dallas, while Jake Oettinger stopped 17 shots.
- Blackhawks scorers: Teravainen, Levshunov, Mikheyev (2)
- Stars scorers: Rantanen, Robertson, Duchene
Key Stats
| Player | Goals | Saves/Shots |
|---|---|---|
| Ilya Mikheyev | 2 | – |
| Teuvo Teravainen | 1 | – |
| Artyom Levshunov | 1 | – |
| Mikko Rantanen | 1 | – |
| Jason Robertson | 1 | – |
| Matt Duchene | 1 | – |
| Jake Oettinger | – | 17 shots |
| Spencer Knight | – | 22 saves |
The win marks the Stars’ fourth consecutive loss and their struggle to maintain momentum after a recent victory streak at Chicago.
Key Takeaways
- Ilya Mikheyev‘s two goals were pivotal for the Blackhawks’ win.
- Stars’ Jake Oettinger faced a tough night, stopping 17 shots.
- Both teams will adjust heading into their next games: Stars vs Canadiens, Blackhawks vs Capitals.
With the Stars heading into a home series against the Canadiens and the Blackhawks preparing to face the Capitals, both teams will look to adjust after tonight’s outcomes.
