If the Rangers wanted reason to remain optimistic that their season can turn around, all they have to do is look toward one of their own for hope.
Dallas sits 10th in the NHL with 3.21 goals per game.
Jamie Benn scored on a power play 2:17 into overtime and the Dallas Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling New York Rangers 5-4.
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.
There may be many players who are struggling for the New York Rangers right now, but there is one player on the team doing everything he can to help the Rangers win hockey games.
Shesterkin remains on injured reserve and will miss his fourth straight game against Dallas on Tuesday. Jonathan Quick will start the Rangers' home matchup, and Louis Domingue will be the backup.
Alexis Lafreniere and Vincent Trocheck scored twice, but goalie Jonathan Quick fell short in his bid to get career win No. 400.
Jamie Benn scored on a power play 2:17 into overtime and the Dallas Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling New York Rangers 5-4 on Tuesday night. Jake Oettinger made 21 saves and Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and two assists.
While Quick grew up idolizing former Rangers Hall of Fame goaltender Mike Richter, the league is filled with American-born goalies who were growing up while Quick dominated at the peak of his career. One of which is Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman, who played opposite Quick on Thursday.
The Dallas Stars erased an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the New York Rangers 5-4 in OT at Madison Square Garden.
Harley also assisted on the play. Dallas denied New York goalie Jonathan Quick his 400th career win. Get top local stories in DFW delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC DFW's News ...