On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Dallas Stars at Little Caesars Arena in one of the more engaging NHL games of the holiday week. Dallas arrives with one of the best records in the league at 25-7-5, while Detroit has compiled a solid 21-13-3 record this season. Both clubs have won four of their last five games and will try to continue their winning ways here. Before the opening face-off from Detroit, you will find my Stars vs Red Wings prediction right here.
Our Stars vs Red Wings Pick
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date & Time: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 6:30 PM ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
- Broadcast: TNT
Key Storylines
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The Stars have been among the NHL’s best all season, boasting a 25-7-5 record and an 8-2 run in their last 10 outings. Their most recent result was a convincing 5-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, where they pulled away in the third period behind strong offensive execution and solid goaltending. Their ability to maintain consistency on the road has been a major factor, as they are 13-2-4 away from home. Dallas will look for a fifth straight win here.
Detroit comes in with momentum of its own, having just completed a home-and-home sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 3-2 overtime victory. The Red Wings have won two straight games and four of their last five matchups and will attempt to build on that in this contest.
Goaltending
Jake Oettinger and John Gibson are expected to start this game in net on both sides. Oettinger has been rock solid so far this year, entering this game with a 2.50 GAA, while Gibson’s GAA is just over 3.00 for the year. The Stars have a slight edge in the goaltending department going into this matchup from Little Caesars Arena.
Key skaters
Skating on all cylinders for the Stars is Mikko Rantanen, who leads Dallas with 14 goals and 35 assists. Jason Robertson has added seven goals and two assists across his last 10 games, while Esa Lindell has created offense from the back in recent outings. Detroit’s Lucas Raymond is the cornerstone of their offense with 11 goals and 27 assists, and Alex DeBrincat has 20 goals and 20 assists. Both will be important to the success of the Wings.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen (DAL) | |
| Alex DeBrincat (DET) |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of two regular-season matchups between the Stars and Red Wings this year.
- The Red Wings are 17-20 on the puckline going into this matchup.
- Dallas is 16-21 on the puckline heading into Tuesday night.
Stars vs Red Wings Model Projection
Final Thoughts
