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 | Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.20 | 1.77 |
| 2nd | Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.43 | 1.50 |
| 3rd | James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
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) | 3.25 | 2.77 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.16 | 1.13 |
| Jamie Benn | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.15 | 0.85 |
| Roope Hintz | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:46 | 0.43 | 0.75 |
| Miro Heiskanen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27:44 | 0.14 | 0.74 |
| Wyatt Johnston | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 20:07 | 1.01 | 0.65 |
| Justin Hryckowian | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.10 | 0.54 |
| Matt Duchene | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:18 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Jason Robertson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:56 | 0.57 | 0.54 |
| Adam Erne | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Ilya Lyubushkin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:30 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Radek Faksa | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Oskar Bäck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:45 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Esa Lindell | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:30 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Thomas Harley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:10 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Sam Steel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alexander Petrovic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:17 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Mavrik Bourque | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:32 | 0.68 | -0.05 |
| Nils Lundkvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:41 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17:42 | 0.20 | 1.77 |
| Dylan Larkin | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:47 | 0.43 | 1.50 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:36 | 0.08 | 1.23 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16:13 | 0.98 | 0.75 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:50 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:19 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:31 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:00 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:20 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18:31 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| John Leonard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:33 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:50 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:58 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Axel Sandin-Pellikka | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey DeSmith | Dallas Stars | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.98 | O |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 19 | 22 | 86.4% | -0.35 | W |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Dallas Stars 4–3 on Dec 23, 2025, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.77 expected goals to Dallas Stars's 3.25 — 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; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Lucas Raymond led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.77 on 3 assists, 3 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 — Lucas Raymond led all skaters at 1.77, on 0G, 3A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.77 expected goals and Dallas Stars generated 3.25, 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 10 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Casey DeSmith stopped 21 of 25 (-0.98 goals saved above expected); John Gibson stopped 19 of 22 (-0.35 goals saved above expected).