Dallas Stars vs. N.Y. Rangers Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Dallas Stars are first in the Central Division and New York Rangers are near the top of the Metropolitan Division.

Stars have looked great on both ends of the ice this season. The offense has been great, scoring 3.45 goals per game with seven goals in the last two games. Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, and Joe Pavelski have scored 60 goals and 82 assists. Jamie Benn, Mason Marchment, Tyler Seguin, Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, Jani Hakanpaa, Colin Miller, Jake Oettinger, have combined for 6.2 defensive point shares and 146 blocked shots.

Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have scored 30 goals and 59 assists this season. Chris Kreider, Vincent Trocheck, Filip Chytil, Adam Fox and K'Andre Miller have added 12 goals from the point. AdamFox and Ryan Lindgren have combined for 6.2 defensive point shares and 129 blocked shots. K’AndreMiller and Braden Schneider have 4.1 defensive points. Igor Shesterkin has been great with a 2.49 goals-against average on 928 shots and a916 save percentage.

Dallas Stars are coming off two strong performances and are looking to control the game from the first period. The Stars average 3.45 goals per game and allow 2.60. Rangers are playing on their home ice. The Rangers money line is as road Underdogs.

Both teams have remarkable defenses. The Rangers should limit the Stars' offense. The Stars have allowed only two goals in the last two games. Under should cover in a low-scoring game controlled by both defenses and win 6-0.

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