The Western Conference's second-ranked squad, the Dallas Stars (25-7-5), visit the second-ranked team from the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Red Wings (21-13-3), on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings have put up a 7-2-1 record after totaling 34 total goals (eight power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 30.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 24 goals in those games.
Stars vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Stars 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-125)
- 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 have a 25-7-5 record overall, with a 4-5-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Dallas is 10-1-3 (23 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
- Dallas has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored two goals (2-2-3 record).
- The Stars have scored at least three goals 25 times, and are 22-2-1 in those games (to register 45 points).
- In the 13 games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 24 points after finishing 12-1-0.
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-3-1 (21 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents 22 times, and went 14-4-4 (32 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings (21-13-3 overall) have posted a record of 5-3-8 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- In the 12 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 19 points.
- This season the Red Wings scored just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Detroit has seven points (3-3-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Red Wings have earned 38 points in their 23 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 10-5-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 9-8-3 (21 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 12-4-0 to record 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 |
| 31st | 25.1 | Shots | 29.4 | 8th |
| 15th | 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
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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