Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the Dallas Stars and the Detroit Red Wings on Dec 23, 2025. Final score: Dallas Stars 3, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Dallas Stars score | 3 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.17 | 1.46 |
| 2nd | Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 27:44 | 0.16 | 1.45 |
| 3rd | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Dallas Stars–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:23 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Michael Rasmussen, Simon Edvinsson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 10:47 | DAL | Roope Hintz | Mikko Rantanen, Jason Robertson | 4v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 19:16 | DAL | Jamie Benn | Matt Duchene, Justin Hryckowian | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 03:02 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 11:18 | DAL | Wyatt Johnston | Miro Heiskanen, Mikko Rantanen | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 15:57 | DET | Dylan Larkin | James van Riemsdyk, Lucas Raymond | 5v4 | 3–3 |
| OT 00:34 | DET | Dylan Larkin | Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond | 3v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Dallas Stars | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.38 | 2.81 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Power play | 2/5 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Hits | 20 | 16 |
| Blocks | 8 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Dallas Stars Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:44 | 0.16 | 1.45 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.02 | 1.18 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.15 | 1.15 |
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.24 | 0.98 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:07 | 0.48 | 0.97 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.10 | 0.88 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.51 | 0.77 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:30 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:56 | 0.63 | 0.43 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.39 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.68 | 0.28 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.30 | 0.25 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.17 | 1.46 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.21 | 1.43 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.49 | 1.18 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:36 | 0.08 | 0.95 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:13 | 1.01 | 0.60 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.58 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.06 | 0.26 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.09 | 0.21 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.05 | 0.09 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.50 | -0.20 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | -0.36 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.03 | -0.72 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.19 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | 0.37 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Dec 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.81 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.38 — Dallas Stars owned the better of the chances but Detroit Red Wings took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
James van Riemsdyk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.46 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dallas Stars vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Dec 23, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 4, Dallas Stars 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — James van Riemsdyk led all skaters at 1.46, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.81 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.38, so Dallas Stars created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Dallas Stars put 22 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 25. High-danger chances went 19 to 20.