Rangers Beat Stars 3-2 in Overtime

Vladislav Gavrikov scored 1:09 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, snapping Dallas's four-game winning streak.

Gavrikov's backhand shot ended a tightly contested matchup that saw the Rangers rally from a one-goal deficit in the third period. The win improved New York's record to four victories in their last five games, providing a boost as they navigate injuries to key players like defenseman Adam Fox.

The game remained scoreless through much of the first period until Carson Soucy put the Rangers on the board with a goal late in the frame, capitalizing on even-strength play. Dallas responded in the second period, with Kyle Capobianco evening the score at 1-1 on a power-play opportunity. Both teams generated 11 shots on goal in the middle frame, but strong goaltending kept the contest deadlocked.

The third period brought the drama. Mikko Rantanen gave the Stars a 2-1 lead midway through, converting a 2-on-1 rush after a turnover in the Rangers' zone. New York, however, refused to fold. With 2:13 remaining, Will Cuylle tied it at 2-2 by corralling a rebound and banking the puck in off Dallas...