It was just as hard to predict as it is to overlook the mess that has become of the Rangers into tonight. Now the malaise has impacted the offense, with goals drying up; only three scores the past three games, all losses, as New York has dropped all of the way to 6th in the Metropolitan Division. The skid extends back more than a month, as since November 21, the rangers are just 3-11 over 14 games, as Peter Laviolette doesn't seem to have the answers at the moment. The Rangers have also lost eight of the last ten starts in goal made by Igor Shesterkin, who has a subpar 3.36 GAA and .892 saves in December. Meanwhile, the Stars, stung at home by the Leafs on Wednesday, have usually bounced back well from losses this season, and note Jake Oettinger (2.43 GAA) has bounced back with win six times after the seven losses in his starts this season. Play Stars on Puck Line