# NHL
Rangers vs Stars prediction
New York Rangers at Dallas Stars, Thursday 31 December, 9:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center. Our line gives the Stars a 60% chance.
- In play
- 0
- Record
- 0-0
- Rank
- Tiro
5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Rangers
- GoalsAlexis Lafreniere9
- AssistsAdam Fox16
- PointsAdam Fox17
Stars
- GoalsJason Robertson8
- AssistsJason Robertson10
- PointsMikko Rantanen18
Season averages
| NYR | Stat | DAL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.07 | Goals Against Average | 2.14 |
| 26.1 | Shots Against per Game | 22.3 |
| 89.1 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 93.6 |
| 5 | Power Play Goals Against | 3 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.00 | Goals For per Game | 2.64 |
| 24.9 | Shots per Game | 25.6 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals | 7 |
| 20.0 | Power Play Percentage | 21.9 |
| 2 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Rangers
- Lat TOR5-4
- Lat OTT7-4
- Lvs LA6-3
- Lvs EDM4-1
- Wvs STL3-1
Stars
- Wvs NYI6-3
- Lvs NJ5-1
- Lvs MTL5-2
- Wvs CBJ3-1
- Wat WSH6-5
Injury report
Rangers
- Sean DurziOut
- Igor ShesterkinInjured Reserve
- Joe VelenoInjured Reserve
- Joonas KorpisaloInjured Reserve
- Aidan ThompsonInjured Reserve
Stars
- Miro HeiskanenDay-To-Day
- Kyle CapobiancoInjured Reserve
- Oskar BackInjured Reserve
- Matt DucheneInjured Reserve
- Luke KrysInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- TV
- MSGSN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local)
- Season series
- Series starts 12/31
Rangers and Stars this season
- Thu 31 DecRangers at StarsThu 9:00 PM ET
- Sun 17 JanStars at RangersSun 6:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Rangers vs Stars?
9:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Thursday 31 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Rangers vs Stars on?
ESPN lists MSGSN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local) for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Rangers vs Stars?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Dallas Stars a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.67. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Rangers vs Stars played?
At American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX, the home of the Dallas Stars.
How many times do the Rangers and Stars play this season?
This season's schedule has 2 games between them.
When do the Rangers and Stars play next?
Sunday 17 January 2027 at 6:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Stars at the Rangers.
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