Two of the top teams in the league, the Dallas Stars (second in the Western Conference at 25-7-5) and the Detroit Red Wings (second in the Eastern Conference at 21-13-3), square off on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we pick to come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 contests, the Red Wings have gone 7-2-1 while totaling 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 30.8%). They have conceded 24 goals.
Stars vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final score of Stars 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-128)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 4-5-9 in overtime games as part of a 25-7-5 overall record.
- Dallas has 23 points (10-1-3) in the 14 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the four times this season the Stars finished a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
- Dallas has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-2-3 record, seven points).
- The Stars are 22-2-1 in the 25 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 45 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 12-1-0 to register 24 points.
- In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 14-4-4 to record 32 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have earned a record of 5-3-8 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 21-13-3.
- In the 12 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Red Wings registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- When Detroit has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (3-3-1 record).
- The Red Wings have scored three or more goals in 23 games, earning 38 points from those contests.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 16 games this season and has recorded 21 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 9-8-3 (21 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Red Wings finished 12-4-0 in those contests (24 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.51 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 13th |
| 4th | 2.57 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 20th |
| 30th | 25.1 | Shots | 29.4 | 8th |
| 14th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 27.4 | 12th |
| 2nd | 31.25% | Power Play % | 23.68% | 8th |
| 5th | 83.9% | Penalty Kill % | 81.44% | 15th |
Stars vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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