The Dallas Stars are set to face off against the New York Rangers in an exciting NHL matchup on Tuesday evening, with the puck dropping at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+ as the Stars look to maintain their strong position in the league.
Currently, the Dallas Stars boast a record of 17 wins, 5 losses, and 4 overtime losses, placing them second in the Western Conference. In contrast, the New York Rangers hold a record of 13 wins, 12 losses, and 2 overtime losses, placing them in 13th in the Eastern Conference.
Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ or stream the game through Fubo. For those wishing to witness the game live, tickets are available on StubHub.
In terms of injuries, the Stars will be without several key players, including Nils Lundkvist and Matt Duchene, both sidelined due to lower and upper body injuries respectively, while Lian Bichsel, Adam Erne, and Thomas Harley are also out. The Rangers will miss Jonathan Quick for a lower body issue, and Adam Fox, another key player, is also out with an upper body injury. Adam Edstrom and Taylor Raddysh are listed as day-to-day for the Rangers.
When it comes to individual performances this season, Jason Robertson of the Stars has shown his scoring prowess with 35 points accumulated from 16 goals and 19 assists in 26 games. On the defensive end, goalie Jake Oettinger has a goals-against average of 2.8 and a save percentage of .900. Meanwhile, Rangers’ Artemi Panarin has tallied 26 points this season, and Igor Shesterkin has allowed 52 goals with a solid goals-against average of 2.5 and a .911 save percentage.
This matchup is highly anticipated not only because of the teams’ standings but also due to the star power on both sides. The game promises to deliver a thrilling spectacle for hockey fans.