Forward Steven Fogarty will make his season debut for New York, which is outscoring opponents 19-9 during the streak. Fogarty, who was recalled from Hartford of the American Hockey League on Sunday, was tied for first in goals (seven) and second in points (14) in 20 games with the Wolf Pack this season. Ben Bishop will make his third straight start, including making 37 saves in a 6-2 win against the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Players to watch
Stars forward Alexander Radulov had three points (two goals, one assist) Sunday and has four goals in his past four games. Rangers forward Chris Kreider has seven points (four goals, three assists) during a four-game point streak.
They said it
"We're in a tough stretch of the schedule and when you have games like this, you get contributions from up and down the lineup. Everybody feels a part of it and it's a good springboard going into some tough teams coming up. It's definitely a good building block for us." -- Stars center Jason Spezza following the win against the Islanders on Sunday "Any time there are opportunities for guys to come up, it's exciting and I'm glad to be a part of it. I know I got a game in last year but this kind of feels like my first one all over again. -- Rangers forward Steven Fogarty
Dallas did not have a morning skate. … Pitlick did not play Sunday but will return to the lineup replacing Ritchie. ... Zuccarello will miss his second straight game and fifth in the past six and is considered day to day. ... Forward Vinni Lettieri was sent to Hartford on Sunday. ... Rangers coach David Quinn said he wasn't sure which six defensemen would play. Skjei was a healthy scratch against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.
Stat pack
Shattenkirk has 25 points (four goals, 21 assists), including points in 19 of 28 games against the Stars. ... The Rangers have a power-play goal in each of their past three games (4-for-12). ... Benn has nine points (three goals, six assists) in his past 10 games.
