As the NHL gears up for an exciting Sunday night, nine games are on the schedule, with a particular focus on the late matchups. The highlight is the nationally televised clash between the Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks, set to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. This game marks the fourth and final encounter of the season between these two teams, with the home side currently holding the advantage in their previous three meetings.

The Stars, with a record of 20-13-1, look to bounce back after a narrow 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks, struggling at 12-22-2, are on a three-game losing streak following a heavy 6-2 defeat in Buffalo. The Stars’ Jake Oettinger is projected to start in goal, while the Blackhawks will rely on Arvid Soderblom.

In another matchup, the Philadelphia Flyers face off against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Kings, boasting a record of 20-10-5, previously defeated the Flyers 7-3 in their last encounter. With both teams coming off recent games, the Kings appear to be better positioned for success in this matchup, particularly with their solid goaltending.

Betting insights suggest taking the Stars on the puck line against the Blackhawks and favoring the Kings to cover against the Flyers, with favorable odds available across various sportsbooks. The night promises to be action-packed with potential for significant outcomes in the NHL standings.