The Rangers are more physical and better coached this season with Gerard Gallant. They had a tough opener at the Capitals last night. But I expect them to bounce back at home today.

This is the Stars' season debut. So the Rangers have the advantage of having played a game already. Fatigue won't matter this being just the second game of the season.

Dallas could be minus veteran Alexander Radulov. He missed practice on Wednesday due to non-COVID illness.

The Rangers are 7-2 the past nine times when favored, while Dallas is 1-6 the past seven times as a road 'dog.