The Red Wings almost played the role of spoiler Monday, but ultimately just made Dallas work past overtime to earn an extra point.
Luke Glendening scored two goals but the Red Wings couldn't overcome Dallas in the shootout, as the Stars won 3-2.
The Stars won the shootout 2-1 in five rounds, with Denis Gurianov scoring the clincher for Dallas. Dylan Larkin scored the lone Wings goal in the shootout.
The Red Wings (16-24-7) gained a point in the first of the four game series against Dallas this week, a definite scheduling quirk, with Game 2 right back Tuesday in Dallas.