Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as the risk that a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico will affect U.S. oil and gas output declined while the market continues to weigh how President-elect Donald Trump's policies might affect supplies.

Oil prices fell on Friday but were still on track to post a weekly gain, as US oil and gas production was disrupted by a hurricane and the markets weighed whether president-elect Donald Trump would enforce tighter sanctions on some oil-producing countries.

The Blackhawks were also the opponent the last time Dallas played at home before playing the reigning Stanley Cup champion Panthers twice in Finland last weekend. The Stars lost both games. Arvid Soderblom got his fourth start in goal for Chicago and stopped 37 shots.

The Hawks looked alarmingly similar to last year's team in a 3-1 defeat Thursday in Dallas, following up their 4-1 loss Wednesday against the Red Wings in the worst way.

The Chicago Blackhawks headed into Thursday night’s (Oct. 7) contest against the Dallas Stars coming off a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings the night before.