DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings were businesslike about breaking an NHL record with their 21st straight win at home.

The Red Wings tapped their gloves and sticks on goaltender Joey MacDonald after beating the Dallas Stars 3-1 Tuesday night as if it was just another victory.

Then, they skated toward center ice and raised their sticks to acknowledge the cheering fans — a rare gesture — before going back to their usual routine of working up another sweat with a postgame workout.

“It was nothing different in here after the game,” captain Nicklas Lidstrom said.

Detroit’s fans, and media that covers the franchise, has made a much bigger deal about the record than coach Mike Babcock or any of his players.

“I’m proud of the guys, they’ve worked hard — and now let’s get on with it,” Babcock said.

Red-and-white clad fans, though, wanted to soak up the moment and celebrate a team they haven’ seen lose at home in more than three months.