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. We're Looking for sponsors! If you or your business want to partner with a passionate, growing hockey podcast with a loyal Dallas Stars fanbase, we’d love to connect. Check out our media kit by clicking here to learn how you can support Starcastic Remarks and reach a dedicated NHL audience. JOIN THE Who CARES Club! Love Starcastic Remarks? Join our membership club, The Who Cares Club! For $5/month, you get some exclusive perks and help the most sarcastic Stars podcast continue to grow and continue on! Click here to join! Support Starcastic Remarks! Help us grow by leaving a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts—it makes a huge difference! Watch us on YouTube and click like & subscribe and hit that notification bell! Follow us across social media for updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes content: YouTube: @StarcasticR Twitter (X): @StarcasticR Discord: Join Here TikTok: @StarcasticR Instagram: @StarcasticR Facebook: @StarcasticR Visit our website here for more content! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.