Hotels for New York Rangers vs. Dallas Stars

Sunday night hockey brings a different crowd to the arena than a midweek game — families and out-of-towners mixed in with the regulars, arriving early to beat the pre-game rush. The Rangers and Stars meet as an Eastern and Western Conference pairing, so this fixture is a rare visit rather than a routine divisional clash.

Expect the usual pageantry of an Original Six franchise on home ice: the pre-game introductions, the horn, the between-periods noise. A six o'clock start means the night ends early enough for a proper dinner afterwards rather than a rushed one before.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.