Although the team has battled power play struggles throughout the season, that aspect of its game was significant in a big 5-4 overtime win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. Dallas made the most of its power play opportunities, going 2-for-2 when those scenarios presented themselves.
In their last game at the time of this writing, the New York Rangers had a 3-0 lead over the Dallas Stars within the first ten minutes of the first period.
Filip Chytil officially resumed skating on Thursday after suffering an upper-body injury during the New York Rangers’ Tuesday night game against the Dallas Stars. Chytil did not make an appearance in the third period as he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
The NHL is back from its holiday break, and trades can resume after the lifting of the holiday roster freeze. So far, there have been 15 trades, four coaching changes, plus extensions signed by Igor Shesterkin,
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the Rangers beat the Devils on Thursday night.
Sidney Crosby moved up in the NHL record book and Bryan Rust ignited a four-goal outburst in the first period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday. It was the Penguins' first win over the Oilers in more than five years.
The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Dallas Stars tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. The Rangers are coming off of a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Igor Shesterkin and Chris Kreider are both on injured reserve with upper-body injuries.
Harley seems to have found his groove offensively. He had a three point night against New York, including one goal and two assists. This comes right on the heels of his overtime winning goal in the previous game against Utah. He now has six points in his last four games.
Jake Oettinger made 21 saves and Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and two assists. Harley’s snap shot tied it 4-all at 17:21 of the third period following a terrible turnover by Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller deep in his own end.
Jamie Benn scored a power-play goal 2:17 into overtime as the Dallas Stars ran their winning streak to five games by rallying from an early three-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Jamie Benn scored on a power play 2:17 into overtime and the Dallas Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling New York Rangers 5-4.