The red-hot Red Wings host the equally scorching Stars in a high-stakes showdown to close out the pre-holiday schedule.

The Detroit Red Wings (21-13-3, in the Atlantic Division) host the Dallas Stars (25-7-5, in the Central Division) after the Red Wings took down the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime. Detroit is 21-13-3 overall and 11-7-1 in home games. The Red Wings have a 10-5-1 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.

The Dallas Stars get a major boost as their key defenseman returns from injury ahead of a road clash against the Winnipeg Jets.

Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.

Dec 23, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) is tripped by Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Dion Phaneuf (3) in front of goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

A lot has happened around the NHL over the last 24 hours, and things are starting to feel hectic. The biggest headline yesterday was the Quinn Hughes trade, which sent the star defenceman to the Minnesota Wild.

Sennecke scored on a one-timer from the left circle off the rush to cut it to 7-2 at 1:01 of the third, but Ilya Lyubushkin scored 41 seconds later from the right circle to make it 8-2, the eighth goal on 16 shots for Dallas.

Former Dallas coach is reportedly being considered for a coaching role with the struggling Maple Leafs after poor start to the season, tensions with Craig Berube.