New York Rangers v Dallas Stars: the preview
New York Rangers meet Dallas Stars at Madison Square Garden, Monday 10:00am (NHL). Nothing between them: New York Rangers 18, Dallas Stars 18, 1 drawn from 37 meetings.
The big picture
New York Rangers come in 10th on the ladder; Dallas Stars are 14th. New York Rangers have the higher position to protect.
New York Rangers are 9–8 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 3 goals for and 2.9 against.
Dallas Stars are 9–7 in NHL 2026-27, averaging 2.8 goals for and 2.4 against.
Form
New York Rangers have won two of their last five and most recently beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2.
Dallas Stars have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Columbus Blue Jackets 1–2.
Head to head
These sides have met 37 times on our records since 1999: New York Rangers 18, Dallas Stars 18, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Dallas Stars won 2–0 at American Airlines Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Dallas Stars by 5 goals in 2000-01 (6–1).
Players to watch
For New York Rangers, watch Alexis Lafreniere (9 goals, 7 assists in 2026-27) and Oliver Bjorkstrand (6 goals, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For Dallas Stars, watch Mikko Rantanen (9 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27) and Jason Robertson (8 goals, 10 assists in 2026-27).
At Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers have won 15 of their last 24 at Madison Square Garden.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, New York Rangers have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
