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Chicago Blackhawks Have No Answer as Dallas Stars Win, 4-0

The Chicago Blackhawks couldn’t crack Jake Oettinger, who stopped all 19 shots in a 4-0 Dallas Stars win Saturday at the United Center. This marks the second time Chicago has been shut out this season.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:59 PM
Chicago Blackhawks Have No Answer as Dallas Stars Win, 4-0
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars shut out the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 behind a 19-save performance from Jake Oettinger.
  • The defeat drops the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-6-0 record through their first nine games.
  • On Tap Sports Net argues the Blackhawks' young defensemen are excessively passive and lack offensive generation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday at the United Center, with goaltender Jake Oettinger stopping all 19 shots. The defeat dropped Chicago to a 3-6-0 record and marked the second time the team has been shut out this season.

On Tap Sports Net critiques Chicago's struggling offense and passive young defensemen, noting only Artyom Levshunov shows strong expected goals metrics. The writer also highlights head coach Jeff Blashill's contentious benching of defenseman Kevin Korchinski in favor of Ethan Del Mastro amid ongoing trade rumors.

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