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The Dallas Stars (17-5-4) host the New York Rangers (13-12-2) at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars knocked off the Ottawa Senators 6-1 in their most recent game, while the Rangers are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which team we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests, the Rangers have gone 5-5-0 while putting up 30 goals against 25 goals conceded. On 18 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored seven goals (38.9%).
Stars vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Rangers 4, Stars 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+108)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Stars Splits and Trends
- The Stars have finished 3-4-7 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 17-5-4.
- Dallas is 9-1-2 (20 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- Looking at the four times this season the Stars ended a game with only one goal, they have a 1-2-1 record, good for three points.
- Dallas has taken four points from the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-1-2 record).
- The Stars have scored more than two goals in 18 games (15-2-1, 31 points).
- In the nine games when Dallas has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won every time (18 points).
- In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Dallas is 9-3-1 (19 points).
- The Stars' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Stars finished 8-2-3 in those matchups (19 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a record of 13-12-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime matchups.
- New York has earned 10 points (4-4-2) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In six games this season when the Rangers finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-4-1).
- New York has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (11-1-1).
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in seven games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 5-4-2 (12 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Rangers finished 8-8-0 in those matchups (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Stars Rank | Stars AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.5 | Goals Scored | 2.63 | 28th |
| 7th | 2.65 | Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 5th |
| 25th | 25.9 | Shots | 25.7 | 26th |
| 14th | 27.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 22nd |
| 2nd | 32.58% | Power Play % | 21.31% | 12th |
| 21st | 79.27% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 17th |
Stars vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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