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The Dallas Stars (19-12) host the New York Rangers (15-15-1, losers of three straight) at American Airlines Center. The matchup on Friday, December 20 begins at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Friday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 contests for the Rangers, their offense has totaled 22 goals while their defense has conceded 32 (they have a 3-7-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (23.1% success rate).
Stars vs. Rangers Predictions for Friday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Stars 4, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Stars (-185)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Stars (-1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars are 19-12 overall and 2-0-2 in overtime games.
- Dallas has eight points (4-3-0) in the seven games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Stars scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- Dallas has scored a pair of goals in 12 games this season (5-7-0 record, 10 points).
- The Stars have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 14-3-0 in those games (to record 28 points).
- In the 10 games when Dallas has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-3-0 record (14 points).
- In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Dallas is 10-9-0 (20 points).
- The Stars have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 9-2-0 to register 18 points.
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have posted a record of -1-1 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 15-15-1.
- In the 11 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
- This season the Rangers registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- New York has six points (3-4-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Rangers have earned 25 points in their 17 games with more than two goals scored.
- New York has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 7-5-1 (15 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.23 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 19th |
| 3rd | 2.58 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 15th |
| 3rd | 30.6 | Shots | 30.3 | 8th |
| 5th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 29th |
| 24th | 17.53% | Power Play % | 21.25% | 17th |
| 5th | 84.09% | Penalty Kill % | 87.1% | 2nd |
Stars vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 20, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
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