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New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars · Matchup Preview Based on 26-27 form — rosters current

Season 26-27
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American Airlines Center
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New York Rangers
Rangers
2–1–0
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Dallas Stars
Stars
0–2–0
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THU · DEC 31 · 8:00 PM CT
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New York Rangers
Away · Rangers
2–1–0
4 PTS
VS
Puck Drop In
The read
Mika Zibanejad has solved Casey DeSmith before, 5 goals on 33 shots. But the problem is Jason Robertson, who has 5 points in his last 4 against the Rangers.
American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars
Home · Stars
0–2–0
0 PTS
Rangers
GOALIES
Stars
Igor Shesterkin
Igor Shesterkin
Likely · 25267-igor-shesterkin
.935 SV% · 1.51 GAA · 1W
.922 SV% L5 · Locked in
VS
Casey DeSmith
Casey DeSmith
Expected
.923 SV% · 2.05 GAA · 0W
.912 SV% L5 · Steady
Rangers
PROJECTED TOP LINES
Stars
L1
Gabriel Perreault · Mika Zibanejad · Alexis Lafrenière
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Tye Kartye · J.T. Miller · Pavel Dorofeyev
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Will Cuylle · Noah Laba · Eeli Tolvanen
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oliver Bjorkstrand · Joe Veleno · Jaroslav Chmelar
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Vladislav Gavrikov · Adam Fox
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Marcus Pettersson · Sean Durzi
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Alberts Smits · Braden Schneider
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Alexis Lafrenière · J.T. Miller · Pavel Dorofeyev · Mika Zibanejad · Adam Fox
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Oliver Bjorkstrand · Will Cuylle · Gabriel Perreault · Eeli Tolvanen · Sean Durzi
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Joe Veleno · Tye Kartye · Marcus Pettersson · Adam Fox
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Mika Zibanejad · Will Cuylle · Vladislav Gavrikov · Sean Durzi
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
RangersProjected lines
L1
Gabriel Perreault · Mika Zibanejad · Alexis Lafrenière
L2
Tye Kartye · J.T. Miller · Pavel Dorofeyev
L3
Will Cuylle · Noah Laba · Eeli Tolvanen
L4
Oliver Bjorkstrand · Joe Veleno · Jaroslav Chmelar
D1
Vladislav Gavrikov · Adam Fox
D2
Marcus Pettersson · Sean Durzi
D3
Alberts Smits · Braden Schneider
PP1
Alexis Lafrenière · J.T. Miller · Pavel Dorofeyev · Mika Zibanejad · Adam Fox
PP2
Oliver Bjorkstrand · Will Cuylle · Gabriel Perreault · Eeli Tolvanen · Sean Durzi
PK1
Joe Veleno · Tye Kartye · Marcus Pettersson · Adam Fox
PK2
Mika Zibanejad · Will Cuylle · Vladislav Gavrikov · Sean Durzi
StarsProjected lines
L1
Justin Hryckowian · Wyatt Johnston · Mikko Rantanen
L2
Jason Robertson · Roope Hintz · Tyler Seguin
L3
Sam Steel · Arttu Hyry · Jamie Benn
L4
Oskar Back · Radek Faksa · Colin Blackwell
D1
Thomas Harley · Miro Heiskanen
D2
Esa Lindell · Nils Lundkvist
D3
Lian Bichsel · Tyler Myers
PP1
Wyatt Johnston · Roope Hintz · Mikko Rantanen · Miro Heiskanen · Jason Robertson
PP2
Jamie Benn · Justin Hryckowian · Tyler Seguin · Esa Lindell · Thomas Harley
PK1
Radek Faksa · Oskar Back · Esa Lindell · Miro Heiskanen
PK2
Roope Hintz · Wyatt Johnston · Lian Bichsel · Thomas Harley
Vince Mervogliano · Oct 4 · 4:36 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
Rangers
INJURY REPORT
Stars
Joonas Korpisalo
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 9
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Aidan Thompson
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 11
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Adam Sykora
IR · Lower body · Expected back Jan 25
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
RangersInjury report
Joonas Korpisalo
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 9
Aidan Thompson
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 11
Adam Sykora
IR · Lower body · Expected back Jan 25
StarsInjury report
Matt Duchene
IR · Lower body · Expected back Oct 25
Harrison Scott
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 8
Luke Krys
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 10
Cameron Hughes
IR · Upper body · Expected back Oct 5
Tristan Bertucci
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Jaxon Fuder
IR · Undisclosed injury · Expected back Oct 5
Vince Mervogliano · Oct 4 · 4:36 PM CT Mike Heika · Oct 3 · 6:37 PM CT
STORYLINE
The Rangers have won 2 straight and are 2-1-0 in their first 3 games. The Stars have dropped 2 straight and are 0-2-0 in their first 2 games.

Matchup Intel

Mika Zibanejad has solved Casey DeSmith before, 5 goals on 33 shots. But the problem is Jason Robertson, who has 5 points in his last 4 against the Rangers.

A milestone is in reach for Esa Lindell: 2 more points for 500 career points.

The numbers behind it
Matchup
Mika Zibanejad has 5 goals on Casey DeSmith (33 shots).
(New York)
5 goals on Casey DeSmith
Matchup
Wyatt Johnston has 24 shots on Igor Shesterkin without a goal.
(Dallas)
0/24 vs Igor Shesterkin
Player
Jason Robertson has 5 points in his last 4 games against New York. See the games →
(Dallas)
5 pts, last 4 vs NYR
Milestone
Esa Lindell is 2 points shy of 500 career points.
498 career points
Milestone
Taylor Raddysh is 1 goal shy of 100 career goals.
99 career goals