The Dallas Stars (19-12-0) welcome the New York Rangers (15-15-1) to American Airlines Center on Friday night in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions.
The Stars enter the contest riding strong home ice form, having won 13 of their 17 games at American Airlines Center this season, while the Rangers arrive in Dallas looking to snap a concerning three-game losing streak.
Dallas's formidable defense, allowing just 2.58 goals per game and anchored by Jake Oettinger's solid .909 save percentage, will face off against a Rangers offense that has managed only three goals in their last three outings.
The Stars' balanced attack, led by Matt Duchene and Mason Marchment's combined 25 goals and 32 assists, stands in stark contrast to the Rangers' struggles, despite Artemi Panarin's continued strong play.
While the Rangers claimed victory in their most recent meeting with a 3-1 win at Madison Square Garden, the Stars' current home ice dominance and contrasting team trajectories set the stage for a compelling matchup.
As these Original Six and expansion era franchises prepare to face off, both teams' recent performances and statistical trends point to a fascinating hockey contest that could have significant implications for their respective playoff positioning.
Dallas Stars vs. New York Rangers: who will win?
For tonight's Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 58.33% chance of defeating the Rangers.
Pre-game probabilities
Dallas Stars
Moneyline
Win %
58.33%
41.67%
New York Rangers
Dallas Stars: 58.33% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+21 compared to Rangers' -1)
- Better overall record (19 wins vs Rangers' 15 wins in similar games played)
- Strong defensive performance (80 goals against, among the lowest in the league)
New York Rangers: 41.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (LLLWL in last 5 games)
- Lower points total (31 points vs Stars' 38 points)
- Inconsistent scoring (92 goals for in 31 games, below league average)
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Dallas Stars vs. New York Rangers form
Dallas Stars vs. New York Rangers head to head
Dallas Stars
33%
New York Rangers
67%
Feb 21, 2024
New York Rangers
3 : 1
Dallas Stars
Nov 21, 2023
Dallas Stars
6 : 3
New York Rangers
Jan 13, 2023
New York Rangers
2 : 1
Dallas Stars
Oct 29, 2022
Dallas Stars
3 : 6
New York Rangers
Mar 13, 2022
Dallas Stars
4 : 7
New York Rangers
Oct 14, 2021
New York Rangers
2 : 3
Dallas Stars
