Ascending Stars look to stay hot vs. Blackhawks

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The Dallas Stars will aim to extend their franchise-best win streak and maintain a grip on home-ice advantage in the Western Conference playoffs when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Battling with Central Division stalwarts Colorado and Winnipeg throughout the season, the Stars (48-19-9, 105 points) have taken off during the stretch run.

Dallas enters on an eig