The Rangers’ penalty kill was the star of the show. Frankly, it’s the only aspect of their game that stood tall during the exorcised 3-11 skid. Fending off all seven of the Stars’ power plays, including a five-minute stretch in the second half of the final frame, the Blueshirts have been perfect on the PK in the past six games.

Matt Rempe returned for the first time since November, but after an elbowing major, supplemental discipline may be coming.

With the New York Rangers in dire need of a win, Igor Shesterkin turned in a spectacular performance on Friday. The goalie made 41 saves to end his team's three-game losing streak in a 3-1 victory against the host Dallas Stars.