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

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

Stars' potent offense clashes with surging Red Wings. Key matchups and scoring leaders ignite a pre-holiday showdown with playoff implications.

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

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.

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