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Hyry Scores Twice as Stars Blank Blackhawks 4-0 in Chicago

Arttu Hyry recorded two goals to lead the Dallas Stars to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. The Stars' offense remained dormant in the first period before dominating the rest of the game.

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October 18, 20262 min read

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October 17, 2026

A Quiet Start Followed by a Surge

The Dallas Stars overcame a scoreless opening frame to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Saturday at the United Center. The game began with a defensive stalemate, with neither team finding the back of the net during the first twenty minutes. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the second period, where the visitors finally broke through.

The final tally reflected a complete offensive disconnect for the home side, who finished with zero goals. Jason Robertson opened the scoring for Dallas, extending his goal streak to three on a wrist shot. He was assisted by Mikko Rantanen and Thomas Harley.

Shortly after, Arttu Hyry added to the lead with a wrist shot, assisted by Sam Steel. By the end of the second period, the Stars held a 2-0 advantage.

Hyry Powers the Third-Period Blitz

The third period proved to be the most productive stretch for the visiting offense. Arttu Hyry continued his strong performance, scoring his second goal of the night on a backhand shot. Nils Lundkvist provided the sole assist on that play.

The Stars maintained their offensive pressure throughout the final twenty minutes. Roope Hintz capped the scoring with a wrist shot goal, which was assisted by Tyler Seguin and Jason Robertson. This goal marked Hintz's third of the season.

The Blackhawks were unable to answer, leaving their goal column blank for the entire contest. The final score stood at 4-0 in favor of Dallas, with the period scores reflecting a 0-0 first period, a 2-0 second period, and a 2-0 third period.

Stat Lines and Season Records

Arttu Hyry was the standout performer for the Stars, recording two goals and two points. Jason Robertson contributed one assist on the night. The performance moved the Stars to a 4-3-1 record, placing them at 9 points in the standings.

The Blackhawks, playing at home before an attendance of 18,233, fell to 3-6-0 on the season, accumulating 6 points. The game concluded without any overtime periods, as the regulation time result was decisive. The Stars' ability to shut out the opponents highlighted their defensive structure, while the scoring spread across Robertson, Hyry, and Hintz demonstrated depth in their attack.

The Blackhawks' failure to register a single goal underscored the challenges they have faced early in the season.

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Dana Ferris· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Dana Ferris covers Anna high school and area college sports.

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