# 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.

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NHLSeries starts 12/31
Rangers8-7-1
vs
Stars9-5-1

American Airlines Center, DallasTV: MSGSN, KDFI

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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

NYRStatDAL
3.07Goals Against Average2.14
26.1Shots Against per Game22.3
89.1Penalty Kill Percentage93.6
5Power Play Goals Against3
0Short Handed Goals Against0
3.00Goals For per Game2.64
24.9Shots per Game25.6
8Power Play Goals7
20.0Power Play Percentage21.9
2Short Handed Goals1

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

  1. Thu 31 DecRangers at StarsThu 9:00 PM ET
  2. 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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