CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks struggled badly against the Dallas Stars last season as they lost four out of five games.This season has been a different story. The Blackhawks have won each of their first two contests against the Stars, and they will try to make it three for three on Sunday night.However, Chicago (17-8-4) will not be at full strength this time around when it hosts Dallas (11-12-6). The Blackhawks will play without top goaltender Corey Crawford (emergency appendectomy) and captain Jonathan Toews (upper-body injury), and the status of defenseman Brent Seabrook is uncertain because of an upper-body injury.The Stars also have been plagued by injuries this season, but they could welcome back forward Jiri Hudler (illness) and defenseman Johnny Oduya (lower-body injury) against Chicago. Hudler has not played since Nov. 1, and Oduya has been sidelined since Nov. 19.Hudler scored 47 goals over the past two seasons but has appeared in only four games since signing a free agent contract with Dallas during the offseason.We know what Jiri brings, Stars coach Lindy Ruff said. Hes creative. He can make plays.Ruffs squad could use another playmaker. The Stars are 2-4-1 in their past seven games, including a 4-2 loss against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon.A tough task awaits the Stars as they prepare for the second game of a back-to-back set. Chicago is 11-2-3 on home ice, while Dallas is 4-8-4 on the road.Both of the Blackhawks wins against Dallas this season have been decided by one goal. Chicago earned a 3-2 win Nov. 5 in Dallas and a 4-3 overtime win the next night in Chicago. On the season, the Blackhawks are 11-4-4 in one-goal games.Goaltender Scott Darling is set to make his fifth straight start in place of Crawford for the Blackhawks. Darling is 5-2-2 with a 2.23 goals-against average this season, and he has posted a stellar .950 save percentage (115 saves on 121 shots on goal) in his last four starts.The Stars have not announced whether Kari Lehtonen or Antti Niemi will start in net. Lehtonen allowed three goals on 21 shots on Saturday against the Flyers.Both goaltenders have started once against Chicago this season. Niemi gave up three goals on 32 shots Nov. 5, and Lehtonen surrendered four goals on 33 shots the following day.Chicago is looking to break out of a slump on offense. The team led by Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane has been limited to zero or one goals in three of the past four games.Seabrook is not known as a goal scorer, but his possible return could steady the blue line. The 31-year-old took part in practice on Saturday afternoon for the first time since his injury, which happened Tuesday night when he fell into the boards and appeared to hit his head.(Seabrook) skating today was a good sign, and he felt pretty good, said Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, who did not say whether the defenseman would face Dallas.During a post-practice interview with reporters, Seabrook tried to steady his breathing.I felt really good in practice, Seabrook said. The lungs at the end burn a little bit (working with assistant coach Mike Kitchen), but Im just trying to get ready to roll. ... It was weird not practicing and sitting in the rink watching the guys play. Thats something I dont want to make a habit of, for sure. Wholesale Air Max Plus . I cant pinpoint a date, but I do remember a player from my youth. Brian Downing was with the Chicago White Sox at a time when I listened to every game I possibly could on the radio. 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Click here for more details.Birmingham, Ala. - Fans attending the 2016 SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta on December 3 will be asked to enter with clear bags and should be prepared to arrive early and to see enhanced law enforcement presence in and around the Georgia Dome, the Conference office has announced.Enhanced security measures will also be in place at the Dr Pepper SEC FanFare event in the Georgia World Congress Center, Dec. 2-3.The SEC strongly encourages fans not to bring any type of bags to the championship weekend events, but bags must be clear or otherwise a small clutch bag to be allowed into either the championship game or SEC FanFare. Bags will be monitored at a secondary security perimeter set up around the Georgia Dome and Georgia World Congress Center and increased law enforcement presence and K-9 patrols will be prevalent throughout the area.For the second year in a row, the SEC Championship events will utilize a clear bag policy, similar to that used in the NFL. The clear bag policy will be in effect for both the SEC Championship Game in the Georgia Dome and SEC FanFare in the Georgia World Congress Center. Bags will be inspected before entry at both locations.Gates of the Georgia Dome will open at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the championship game to accommodate early arriving fans.Bags must satisfy the guidelines below in order to be taken into SEC FanFare and the Georgia Dome:Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 x 6 x 12One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)Small clutch bags, no larger than 4.5 x 6.5, with or without a handle or strapAn exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purposeProhibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a small clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags annd camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size (12 x 6 x 12).ddddddddddddItems that are typically carried in diaper or baby bags must be carried in a clear bag that meets the standards of the bag policy.For those fans that arrive at the championship game or SEC FanFare with impermissible bags, Bag Exchange Stations will be located outside the Georgia Dome and Georgia World Congress Center where fans can leave impermissible bags and in exchange receive a permissible clear bag to use in SEC FanFare and/or the championship game. Fans may retrieve their impermissible bags from the Bag Exchange Station upon departure.Bag Exchange Stations will be found in the following locations:International Plaza on East end of the Georgia DomeOutside South entrance of Building C of the Georgia World Congress CenterLobby inside Building B of the Georgia World Congress CenterFans may still bring items such as binoculars and cameras, provided they are not in cases, as well as smart phones into SEC FanFare and the Georgia Dome.Working personnel, including media, will continue to enter the Georgia Dome through designated gates where they will be subject to screening and bag inspections already in effect for the SEC Championship Game.Any fan who witnesses suspicious activity at the Georgia Dome or Georgia World Congress Center should notify uniformed security personnel, or call 404-223-4911. Also, in the Georgia Dome fans may text DOME and a description of the suspicious activity to 69050.The SEC is encouraging fans to arrive early and leave any unnecessary items at home or in their cars. Fans who bring any bag into the Georgia Dome or SEC FanFare should anticipate being delayed for search and bag exchange. Fans not in the gate queue by 3:15 pm on game day should not expect to see kickoff of the game. ' ' '