The Dallas Stars faced a challenging January schedule with 15 games in 30 days, including three back-to-back matchups. This weekend marked their second of those back-to-backs, with a road trip to Denver followed by a home game against the Detroit Red Wings. In a strong showing, the Stars defeated the Red Wings 4-1, breaking a two-game losing streak.

Rookies Matej Blumel and Justin Hryckowian played crucial roles, with Blumel scoring his first goal of the season. Jason Robertson also continued his scoring streak, netting his fifth goal in five games. Despite the fatigue from the schedule, Dallas maintained control for most of the game, showcasing their depth and resilience.