Dec. 23, 2025

Stars Fall in OT to Red Wings in a Playoff-Caliber Gut Punch | Episode 7-026 | December 23rd, 2025

Stars Fall in OT to Red Wings in a Playoff-Caliber Gut Punch | Episode 7-026 | December 23rd, 2025
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The Dallas Stars drop a 4–3 overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings, and somehow this one hurts and impresses at the same time.

This game had everything—speed, structure, physicality, special-teams chaos, and exhaustion on both benches. Ryan breaks down why this matchup felt like the first truly playoff-caliber game of the season, even if the result didn’t go Dallas’ way.

In this episode:

  • A full recap of a wild Stars–Red Wings showdown

  • Casey DeSmith’s night and what separates him from Jake Oettinger

  • Jamie Benn’s impact and Wyatt Johnston continuing his breakout

  • Power play success vs. lingering 5-on-5 concerns

  • Key mistakes, momentum shifts, and officiating frustrations

  • Biggest Winner / Biggest Loser from a December classic

The Stars get a point. The fans get emotional damage. Hockey gets a win.

Thanks for listening—and Merry Christmas.
Go Stars.

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