Dominik Kubalik scored his 26th goal of the year but the Blackhawks dropped the opening game of their four-game swing on Sunday afternoon, 2-1, to the Dallas Stars.
Corey Crawford made 31 saves on 33 shots, including a penalty shot stop in the loss.
RECAP: Blackhawks Drop 2-1 Game to Stars
Kubalik nets 26th of the season, one off team lead, in loss to Dallas