The Rangers are finally back in action tonight, as they'll welcome the Dallas Stars into Madison Square Garden. The last time the Stars stopped by the world's most famous arena, they were victimized by a multi-point performance from Top Six Forward Jayson Megna™. Without a dangerous threat like Megna lurking in New York's lineup, look for the Stars to attempt to shutdown some of New York's other highly skilled offensive players. Here are today's news and links:
Rangers News:
- Brett Cyrgalis points out that the Rangers still have faith in Henrik Lundqvist's ability to bounce back (NY Post)
- Colin Stephenson hears that despite Antti Raanta likely having played his final game before the All-Star break, New York will get Mika Zibanejad back in the lineup tonight (Newsday)
- Pat Leonard believes that the Rangers will need to rally around Henrik Lundqvist in their first game against Dallas since Cody Eakin's controversial hit against the star netminder (NY Daily News)
- Game Preview: The Dallas Stars will look at tonight's game as a game to begin to turn their season around before they dig themselves too deep of a hole (CBS)
- Tom Dianora breaks down how Mika Zibanejad's return to the lineup will give New York a much needed boost (The Hockey Writers)
- Tom Urtz Jr.