NBCSN's coverage of the 2020-21 NHL season continues with Tuesday's matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars. Blackhawks-Stars stream coverage begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN. You can watch the game online and on the NBC Sports app by clicking here . After pushing the Lightning to Game 6 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, many wondered if the Stars would be contenders once again in 2020-21. Heading into an important two-game set against the Blackhawks, the question instead revolves around whether or not the Stars can even make the playoffs. More strange things can happen during this odd 2020-21 NHL season. Possibly more than any other NHL team, the Stars realize how much COVID-19 can disrupt things. As it stands, the two biggest opponents the Dallas Stars face in returning to the playoffs are 1) these Blackhawks and 2) their brutal schedule. Fourth Central playoff spot likely to come down to Blackhawks or Stars Again, things can change, as even the least-disrupted teams haven't played half of their 56 games this season. Considering their histories, some might expect the Panthers to fall out of the Central's top three, or even four. And it's foolish to ever totally… Read full this story
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