Games / NHL / Dec 31, 2026

New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New York Rangers (10-8-1) visit the Dallas Stars (10-5-2) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET, at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX. TV: MSGSN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Dallas Stars vs New York Rangers.

NHLThursday, December 31, 2026

New York Rangers10-8-1

9:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026

Dallas Stars10-5-2

DateDec 31, 2026

Time9:00 PM ET

VenueAmerican Airlines Center, Dallas, TX

TVMSGSN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local)

Team comparison

New York RangersDallas Stars

Goals per game

2.9

Goals allowed per game

2.9

2.4

10-8-1Record10-5-2

3rd in Metropolitan DivisionStanding3rd in Central Division

2-7Road record / home record6-4

LWWWLLast 5WLWWL

L1StreakW1

Team stats

New York RangersDallas Stars

Goals Against Average

2.90

2.29

Shots Against per Game

26.2

22.9

Penalty Kill Percentage

89.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.95

2.82

Shots per Game

25.7

26.1

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.9

27.5

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

186

162

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New York Rangers

Alberts Smits D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Sean Durzi D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Igor Shesterkin G · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Joe Veleno C · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Aidan Thompson C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Dallas Stars

Kyle Capobianco D · Leg

Injured Reserve

Oskar Back C · Finger - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Matt Duchene C · Abdomen

Injured Reserve

Luke Krys D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Miro Heiskanen D · Upper Body

Day-To-Day

Recent form

New York RangersLWWWL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Edmonton OilersL 1-3

Nov 7, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 3-2

Nov 3, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 3-1

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersL 1-4

Dallas StarsWLWWL

Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 1-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 6-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-1

Oct 29, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 12/31

Jan 17, 2027DAL 0, NYR 0

Dec 31, 2026NYR 0, DAL 0

Team pages

New York Rangers
Schedule, roster and stats

Dallas Stars
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET at American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

How can I watch New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars?

TV: MSGSN, KDFI, Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the New York Rangers and Dallas Stars?

New York Rangers: 10-8-1. Dallas Stars: 10-5-2.

Who is injured for New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars?

Listed out or doubtful: New York Rangers: Alberts Smits, Sean Durzi, Igor Shesterkin, Joe Veleno. Dallas Stars: Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars played?

American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX.

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