After securing a pair of wins over the Detroit Red Wings immediately following the All-Star break, the Rangers are back in action tonight. The Dallas Stars are in town tonight, and they’re the only thing standing in between the Blueshirts and their first three game winning streak since November.
In spite of some early season turbulence that saw former head coach Jim Montgomery leave the organization and be replaced with Rick Bowness, the Stars are in good shape as they prepare for the stretch run. A 29-18-4 record has given them a six point cushion over the Chicago Blackhawks for third place in the Central Division, and Dallas is currently locked in a dogfight with the Colorado Avalanche for second place and home ice advantage in a potential first round playoff series.