When Drury tried to trade former captain Jacob Trouba in the offseason and the latter refused waive his contract's no-trade clause, there was an effect on the locker room and it could have been the genesis of why the Rangers — the same team that came six wins away from a Stanley Cup within the last 12 months — began to break down.

Jake Oettinger made 21 saves and Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and two assists. Harley’s snap shot tied it 4-all at 17:21 of the third period following a terrible turnover by Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller deep in his own end.

Jamie Benn scored a power-play goal 2:17 into overtime as the Dallas Stars ran their winning streak to five games by rallying from an early three-goal deficit for a 5-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Tuesday night.

New York Rangers (18-20-2, in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New York Rangers host the New Jersey Devils after Vincent Trocheck scored two goals in the Rangers’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars.

The New York Rangers are all set for their matchup against the Dallas Stars tonight at 7 PM EST. Here’s everything you need to know from a Rangers perspective. Forwards: Artemi Panarin-Vincent Trochec

The Rangers blew yet another lead in the final stages of the period and ultimately lost in overtime, marking a crushing night for the Blueshirts. No matter how well the Rangers may have been playing through parts of the game, it’s inexcusable to choke a lead of this magnitude on your home ice.

Dallas Stars currently hold last playoff spot in NHL’s Central Division after rallying past Rangers for fifth straight win

Dallas denied New York goalie Jonathan Quick his 400th career win. Vincent Trocheck put the Rangers ahead 4-3 with ... Quick finished with 34 saves. Stars: Started a five-game trip with a win to avenge a 3-1 home loss to the Rangers on Dec. 20.

But the Rangers didn't make it easy on Quick, who was vying to become the first United States goalie to reach 400 career wins. After squandering a three-goal lead, the Rangers traded goals in the third period before losing 5-4 in overtime on Jamie Benn's powerplay goal.

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The Dallas Stars have won four straight but entering a matchup versus the New York Rangers, who they've lost to in five of their last six matchups

The New York Rangers host the New Jersey Devils after Vincent Trocheck scored two goals in the Rangers' 5-4 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars. New York is 18-20-2 overall with a 3-7-0 record ...