Three Stars
1. Henrik Lundqvist, Rangers -- Showed no signs of rust after sitting out the previous four games. Kept the Rangers in the game in the third, when the Stars had three full power plays.
2. Antti Niemi, Stars -- Strong at the start, when the Rangers applied heavy pressure early. Played well enough to win.
3. Rick Nash, Rangers. -- Knew exactly what to do after a giveaway by the Stars' Jamie Benn. Nash took his time and beat Niemi on an accurate shot.
Big play
Stars goalie Antti Niemi had six saves during the Rangers' extended run on the power play during the first period.