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Dallas at Chicago

January 1, 2026
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Dallas has the second-best points differential (+31) in the NHL. They're also 13-2-5 on the road. The offense ranks second in goals scored (3.43 per game) and third on the power play, while the defense ranks fifth in goals allowed (2.65 per game). Dallas is on an 18-8 run, with four of the losses in shootouts or overtime. Chicago is getting outscored by 19 goals and has a losing home mark. The offense is 26th in goals scored (2.74 per game), while the defense is 21st in goals allowed (3.18 per game). The Blackhawks are on a 2-10 slide. Play Dallas. 

2 units on Dallas -168 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.19)
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