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10/16 03:13 CDT Stars in action against the Blackhawks following shootout victory Stars in action against the Blackhawks following shootout victory By The Associated Press Dallas Stars (3-3-1, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (3-5, in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars visit the Chicago Blackhawks after the Stars took down the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout. Chicago has a 3-5 record overall and a 2-1-0 record in Central Division play. The Blackhawks are 1-3-0 when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent. Dallas is 3-3-1 overall and 1-3-0 against the Central Division. The Stars have a +three scoring differential, with 15 total goals scored and 12 conceded. Saturday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season. INJURIES: Blackhawks: Andrew Mangiapane: out (lower-body), Ryan Ellis: out for season (back), Bowen Byram: day to day (upper-body). Stars: Oskar Back: day to day (upper body), Cameron Hughes: out (upper-body), Matt Duchene: out (abdomen), Wyatt Johnston: out (illness). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.