New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars Prediction, 4/11/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Dallas Stars

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

Location: American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

TV: Victory+

The Dallas Stars (46-20-12) welcome the New York Rangers (33-37-9) at American Airlines Center on Saturday.

The New York Rangers will need a bounce back game after taking a 5-3 loss to the Sabres in their previous outing. The Rangers were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in the loss. In the game, they finished 3 of the 20 shots they put on goal. They also had 3 power play chances and were able to notch 2 goals. New York accounted for 8 penalty minutes in this game.

New York Rangers opponents have 241 power play opportunities (6th in the NHL) and have racked up 49 goals in those attempts. The Rangers so far have had 2,296 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .895. New York has taken 1,996 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.5%. When at even strength, the Rangers have allowed 193 goals while earning 177 of their own. New York comes into tonight with 204 power play opportunities and they have tallied 52 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 25.49%. For the year, they have racked up 75 points and their points percentage comes in at .475. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Rangers have accumulated 229 goals (20th in hockey) so far this year and have allowed 242.

The man protecting the net in this game is Igor Shesterkin. The opposition has been able to score 795 goals versus Shesterkin in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.49. Shesterkin has participated in 324 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 14,646 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall mark of 187-106-28 and he has started in 319 games. Over the course of his career, Shesterkin has compiled 200 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .627. Shesterkin has seen 9,516 shots taken against him and has gathered 8,721 total saves.

In their last contest, Dallas faced off against the Flames in an outing where the Stars got the victory by a mark of 4-3. They had 5 power play attempts in this one and scored 1 out of those tries. The Stars netted 4 goals of the 25 shots on goal they took.

The Stars have earned 189 goals at even strength and 68 goals (1st in the NHL) while on the power play. Dallas has tried 1,975 shots (29th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 13.01%, while allowing their opponents 2,041 shots. For the season, the Dallas Stars have earned a total of 257 goals, 104 points, and a points percentage of .667. They have permitted 210 goals to be scored by of a combination of 165 goals at even strength and 45 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 237 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.69%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.77% on the other teams 234 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.7%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Oettinger in the crease. Teams are averaging 2.52 goals/game and he has yielded 739 goals altogether. Oettinger's rate of quality starts is 58.7% and he has accumulated 172 quality starts in his pro career. He has started in 293 games and has played for a total of 13,428 minutes. Oettinger has a career record of 181-78-33 and has been in goal for 302 games. He is sitting with 7,460 saves out of 8,199 shots taken, giving him a save % of .910.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Dallas

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