5 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 7th straight loss, including reuniting Patrick Kane with Jonathan Toews

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks entered Sunday night’s game against the Dallas Stars mired in a six-game losing streak.

Make that seven after a 6-4 loss at the United Center.

The Stars came in clinging to a slim lead over the Vegas Golden Knights for the last wild-card spot in the Western Conference with two games in hand.

Not that the level of competition has mattered, but the Hawks were bracing for the challenge.

“It’s a good opportunity to see what we have against a team that’s really desperate and pushing,” MacKenzie Entwistle said before the game. “You know they’re going to bring their best.”

It’s questionable whether the first period could be called either team’s best, but it was eventful at least.

The Stars took the lead on Jamie Benn’s rebound goal during a power play. Kevin Lankinen stopped Miro Heiskanen’s one-timer, but the puck dropped in front of Benn.

Then things got weird — to the Hawks’ benefit.

Philipp Kurashev tried to pass to Jonathan Toews, but the puck ricocheted off Esa Slindell as he