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The New York Rangers
are an American ice hockey
franchise that compete in the National Hockey League
(NHL). One of the NHL's "Original Six
" teams, the Rangers play in the Atlantic Division
of the Eastern Conference
. Since 1968, the team has played its home games in Madison Square Garden
. In 84 completed seasons, the team has won four Stanley Cup
championships and has qualified for the playoffs fifty-three times. As of the end of the 2010–11 season
, New York has won more than 2,400 regular-season games, the fifth-highest victory total among NHL teams.
The Rangers were founded in 1926, and won their first Stanley Cup title in 1928, making them the first U.S.-based NHL franchise to win the Cup. Over the next 12 seasons, New York reached the Stanley Cup Finals five times and won twice, in 1933 and 1940. The Rangers then entered a period of decline; from 1943 to 1966, New York missed the playoffs 18 times. In the 1970s, the Rangers made the Stanley Cup Finals twice, but were defeated by the Boston Bruins
in 1972 and by the Montreal Canadiens
in 1979. Thirteen years later, in the 1991–92 season, New York won the Presidents' Trophy
by leading the NHL in regular-season points
with 105. The team, however, was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
After missing the playoffs in the 1992–93 season, the Rangers accumulated 112 points in the 1993–94 season, a team record, and won their second Presidents' Trophy. With a seven-game victory against the Vancouver Canucks
in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
, the Rangers ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought
. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 1997, the Rangers did not return to the playoffs until 2006. In their most recent season, 2010–11, the Rangers made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, losing to the Washington Capitals
in the first round of the playoffs. The Rangers' last playoff series victory was in the 2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
, against the New Jersey Devils
.
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|-
!rowspan="2"|NHL season
!rowspan="2"|Rangers season
!rowspan="2"|Conference
!rowspan="2"|Division
!colspan="9"|Regular-season
!colspan="7"|Postseason
|-
!Finish
!GP
!W
!L
!T
!OT
!Pts
!GF
!GA
!GP
!W
!L
!T
!GF
!GA
!Result
|-
|1926–27
|1926–27
|—
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|American^
|1st
|44
|25
|13
|6
|—
|56
|95
|72
|2
|0
|1
|1
|1
|3
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins
, 1–3 (TG)
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1927–28
|1927–28
|—
|American
|2nd
|44
|19
|16
|9
|—
|47
|94
|79
|9
|5
|3
|1
|16
|12
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Quarterfinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
, 6–4 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 5–2 (TG)Won Stanley Cup Finals
vs Montreal Maroons
, 3–2
|-
|1928–29
|1928–29
|—
|American
|2nd
|44
|21
|13
|10
|—
|52
|72
|65
|6
|3
|2
|1
|5
|5
|Won Quarterfinals vs. New York Americans
, 1–0 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
, 2–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Boston Bruins, 0–2
|-
|1929–30
|1929–30
|—
|American
|3rd
|44
|17
|17
|10
|—
|44
|136
|143
|4
|1
|2
|1
|7
|7
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Ottawa Senators
, 6–3 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens
, 0–2
|-
|1930–31
|1930–31
|—
|American
|3rd
|44
|19
|16
|9
|—
|47
|106
|87
|4
|2
|2
|0
|8
|4
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 8–1 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks
, 0–2
|-
|1931–32
|1931–32
|—
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|American^
|1st
|48
|23
|17
|8
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|54#
|134
|112
|7
|3
|4
|—
|23
|27
|Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 3–1Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–3
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1932–33
|1932–33
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|23
|17
|8
|—
|54
|135
|107
|8
|6
|1
|1
|25
|13
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 8–5 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Detroit Red Wings
, 6–3 (TG)Won Stanley Cup Finals
vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–1
|-
|1933–34
|1933–34
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|21
|19
|8
|—
|50
|120
|113
|2
|0
|1
|1
|1
|2
|Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Maroons, 1–2 (TG)
|-
|1934–35
|1934–35
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|22
|20
|6
|—
|50
|137
|139
|4
|1
|1
|2
|10
|10
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 6–5 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Montreal Maroons, 4–5 (TG)
|-
|1935–36
|1935–36
|—
|American
|4th
|48
|19
|17
|12
|—
|50
|91
|96
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1936–37
|1936–37
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|19
|20
|9
|—
|47
|117
|106
|9
|6
|3
|—
|18
|10
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–0Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 2–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Detroit Red Wings, 2–3
|-
|1937–38
|1937–38
|—
|American
|2nd
|48
|27
|15
|6
|—
|60
|149
|96
|3
|1
|2
|—
|7
|8
|Lost Quarterfinals to New York Americans, 1–2
|-
|1938–39
|1938–39
|—
|—
|2nd
|48
|26
|16
|6
|—
|58
|149
|105
|7
|3
|4
|—
|12
|14
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins, 3–4
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1939–40
|1939–40
|—
|—
|2nd
|48
|27
|11
|10
|—
|64
|136
|77
|12
|8
|4
|—
|29
|20
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 4–2Won Stanley Cup Finals
vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2
|-
|1940–41
|1940–41
|—
|—
|4th
|48
|21
|19
|8
|—
|50
|143
|125
|3
|1
|2
|—
|6
|6
|Lost Quarterfinals to Detroit Red Wings, 1–2
|-
|1941–42
|1941–42
|—
|—
|1st
|48
|29
|17
|2
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|60#
|177
|143
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|13
|Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–4
|-
|1942–43
|1942–43
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|11
|31
|8
|—
|30
|161
|253
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1943–44
|1943–44
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|6
|39
|5
|—
|17
|162
|310
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1944–45
|1944–45
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|11
|29
|10
|—
|32
|154
|247
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1945–46
|1945–46
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|13
|28
|9
|—
|35
|144
|191
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1946–47
|1946–47
|—
|—
|5th
|60
|22
|32
|6
|—
|50
|167
|186
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1947–48
|1947–48
|—
|—
|4th
|60
|21
|26
|13
|—
|55
|176
|201
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|17
|Lost Semifinals to Detroit Red Wings, 2–4
|-
|1948–49
|1948–49
|—
|—
|6th
|60
|18
|31
|11
|—
|47
|133
|172
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1949–50
|1949–50
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|28
|31
|11
|—
|67
|170
|189
|12
|7
|5
|—
|32
|29
|Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–1Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Detroit Red Wings, 3–4
|-
|1950–51
|1950–51
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|20
|29
|21
|—
|61
|169
|201
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1951–52
|1951–52
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|23
|34
|13
|—
|59
|192
|219
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1952–53
|1952–53
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|17
|37
|16
|—
|50
|152
|211
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1953–54
|1953–54
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|29
|31
|10
|—
|68
|161
|182
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1954–55
|1954–55
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|17
|35
|18
|—
|52
|150
|210
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1955–56
|1955–56
|—
|—
|3rd
|70
|32
|28
|10
|—
|74
|204
|203
|5
|1
|4
|—
|9
|24
|Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1956–57
|1956–57
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|26
|30
|14
|—
|66
|184
|227
|5
|1
|4
|—
|12
|22
|Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1957–58
|1957–58
|—
|—
|2nd
|70
|32
|25
|13
|—
|77
|195
|188
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|28
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1958–59
|1958–59
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|26
|32
|12
|—
|64
|201
|217
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1959–60
|1959–60
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|17
|38
|15
|—
|49
|187
|247
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1960–61
|1960–61
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|38
|10
|—
|54
|204
|248
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1961–62
|1961–62
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|26
|32
|12
|—
|64
|195
|207
|6
|2
|4
|—
|15
|22
|Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–4
|-
|1962–63
|1962–63
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|36
|12
|—
|56
|211
|233
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1963–64
|1963–64
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|38
|10
|—
|54
|186
|242
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1964–65
|1964–65
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|20
|38
|12
|—
|52
|179
|246
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1965–66
|1965–66
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|18
|41
|11
|—
|47
|195
|261
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1966–67
|1966–67
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|30
|28
|12
|—
|72
|188
|189
|4
|0
|4
|—
|8
|14
|Lost Semifinals
to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4
|-
|1967–68
|1967–68
|—
|East
|2nd
|74
|39
|23
|12
|—
|90
|226
|183
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|18
|Lost Quarterfinals
to Chicago Black Hawks, 2–4
|-
|1968–69
|1968–69
|—
|East
|3rd
|76
|41
|26
|9
|—
|91
|231
|196
|4
|0
|4
|—
|7
|16
|Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4
|-
|1969–70
|1969–70
|—
|East
|4th
|76
|38
|22
|16
|—
|92
|246
|189
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|25
|Lost Quarterfinals to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1970–71
|1970–71
|—
|East
|2nd
|78
|49
|18
|11
|—
|109
|259
|177
|13
|7
|6
|—
|30
|36
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 3–4
|-
|1971–72
|1971–72
|—
|East
|2nd
|78
|48
|17
|13
|—
|109
|317
|192
|16
|10
|6
|—
|52
|41
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2Won Semifinals vs, Chicago Black Hawks, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1972–73
|1972–73
|—
|East
|3rd
|78
|47
|23
|8
|—
|102
|297
|208
|10
|5
|5
|—
|33
|26
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Boston Bruins, 4–1Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 1–4
|-
|1973–74
|1973–74
|—
|East
|3rd
|78
|40
|24
|14
|—
|94
|300
|251
|13
|7
|6
|—
|38
|39
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2 Lost Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers
, 3–4
|-
|1974–75
|1974–75
|Campbell
|Patrick
|2nd
|80
|37
|29
|14
|—
|88
|319
|276
|3
|1
|2
|—
|13
|10
|Lost Preliminary Round to New York Islanders
, 1–2
|-
|1975–76
|1975–76
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|29
|42
|9
|—
|67
|262
|333
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1976–77
|1976–77
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|29
|37
|14
|—
|72
|272
|310
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1977–78
|1977–78
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|30
|37
|13
|—
|73
|279
|280
|3
|1
|2
|—
|6
|11
|Lost Preliminary Round to Buffalo Sabres
, 1–2
|-
|1978–79
|1978–79
|style="background: #DDFFDD;"|Campbell*
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|40
|29
|11
|—
|91
|316
|292
|18
|11
|7
|—
|66
|42
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Los Angeles Kings
, 2–0Won Quarterfinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–1Won Semifinals vs. New York Islanders, 4–2Lost Stanley Cup Finals
to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1979–80
|1979–80
|Campbell
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|38
|32
|10
|—
|86
|308
|284
|9
|4
|5
|—
|21
|23
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Atlanta Flames
, 3–1Lost Quarterfinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 1–4
|-
|1980–81
|1980–81
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|30
|36
|14
|—
|74
|312
|317
|14
|7
|7
|—
|60
|56
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Los Angeles Kings, 3–1Won Quarterfinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–2Lost Semifinals to New York Islanders, 0–4
|-
|1981–82
|1981–82
|Wales
|Patrick
|2nd
|80
|39
|27
|14
|—
|92
|316
|306
|10
|5
|5
|—
|39
|42
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–1Lost Division Finals to New York Islanders, 2–4
|-
|1982–83
|1982–83
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|35
|35
|10
|—
|80
|306
|287
|9
|5
|4
|—
|33
|37
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–0Lost Division Finals to New York Islanders, 2–4
|-
|1983–84
|1983–84
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|42
|29
|9
|—
|93
|314
|304
|5
|2
|3
|—
|14
|13
|Lost Division Semifinals to New York Islanders, 2–3
|-
|1984–85
|1984–85
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|26
|44
|10
|—
|62
|295
|345
|3
|0
|3
|—
|10
|14
|Lost Division Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 0–3
|-
|1985–86
|1985–86
|Wales
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|Patrick^
|4th
|80
|36
|38
|6
|—
|78
|280
|276
|16
|8
|8
|—
|47
|55
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–2Won Division Finals vs. Washington Capitals
, 4–2 Lost Conference Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1986–87
|1986–87
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|34
|38
|8
|—
|76
|307
|323
|6
|2
|4
|—
|13
|22
|Lost Division Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 2–4
|-
|1987–88
|1987–88
|Wales
|Patrick
|5th
|80
|36
|34
|10
|—
|82
|300
|283
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1988–89
|1988–89
|Wales
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|37
|35
|8
|—
|82
|310
|307
|4
|0
|4
|—
|11
|19
|Lost Division Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins
, 0–4
|-
|1989–90
|1989–90
|Wales
|Patrick
|1st
|80
|36
|31
|13
|—
|85
|279
|267
|10
|5
|5
|—
|37
|35
|Won Division Semifinals vs. New York Islanders, 4–1Lost Division Finals to Washington Capitals, 1–4
|-
|1990–91
|1990–91
|Wales
|Patrick
|2nd
|80
|36
|31
|13
|—
|85
|297
|265
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|16
|Lost Division Semifinals to Washington Capitals, 2–4
|-
|1991–92
|1991–92
|Wales
|Patrick
|1st
|80
|50
|25
|5
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|105#
|321
|246
|13
|6
|7
|—
|47
|49
|Won Division Semifinals
vs. New Jersey Devils
, 4–3Lost Division Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 2–4
|-
|1992–93
|1992–93
|Wales
|Patrick
|6th
|84
|34
|39
|11
|—
|79
|304
|308
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1993–94
|1993–94
|style="background: #DDFFDD;"|Eastern
*
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|Atlantic
^
|1st
|84
|52
|24
|8
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|112#
|299
|231
|23
|16
|7
|—
|83
|52
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. New York Islanders, 4–0Won Conference Semifinals vs. Washington Capitals, 4–1Won Conference Finals vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–3Won Stanley Cup Finals
vs. Vancouver Canucks
, 4–3
|-
|1994–95
|1994–95
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|48
|22
|23
|3
|—
|47
|139
|134
|10
|4
|6
|—
|35
|37
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. Quebec Nordiques
, 4–2Lost Conference Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 0–4
|-
|1995–96
|1995–96
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|2nd
|82
|41
|27
|14
|—
|96
|272
|237
|11
|5
|6
|—
|34
|38
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2Lost Conference Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 1–4
|-
|1996–97
|1996–97
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|38
|34
|10
|—
|86
|258
|231
|15
|9
|6
|—
|36
|35
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. Florida Panthers
, 4–1Won Conference Semifinals vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–1Lost Conference Finals to Philadelphia Flyers, 1–4
|-
|1997–98
|1997–98
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|5th
|82
|25
|39
|18
|—
|68
|197
|231
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1998–99
|1998–99
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|33
|38
|11
|—
|77
|217
|227
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1999–2000
|1999–2000
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|29
|38
|12
|3
|73
|218
|246
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2000–01
|2000–01
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|33
|43
|5
|1
|72
|250
|290
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2001–02
|2001–02
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|36
|38
|4
|4
|80
|227
|258
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2002–03
|2002–03
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|32
|36
|10
|4
|78
|210
|231
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2003–04
|2003–04
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|27
|40
|7
|8
|69
|206
|250
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2004–05
|2004–05
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|No playoffs
|-
|2005–06
|2005–06
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|44
|26
|—
|12
|100
|257
|215
|4
|0
|4
|—
|4
|17
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
to New Jersey Devils, 0–4
|-
|2006–07
|2006–07
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|42
|30
|—
|10
|94
|242
|216
|10
|6
|4
|—
|30
|23
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. Atlanta Thrashers
, 4–0Lost Conference Semifinals to Buffalo Sabres, 2–4
|-
|2007–08
|2007–08
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|42
|27
|—
|13
|97
|213
|199
|10
|5
|5
|—
|31
|27
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–1Lost Conference Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 1–4
|-
|2008–09
|2008–09
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|43
|30
|—
|9
|95
|210
|218
|7
|3
|4
|—
|11
|19
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
to Washington Capitals, 3–4
|-
|2009–10
|2009–10
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|38
|33
|—
|11
|87
|222
|218
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2010–11
|2010–11
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|44
|33
|—
|5
|93
|233
|198
|5
|1
|4
|—
|8
|13
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
to Washington Capitals, 1–4
|--
|-
!colspan="5"|Totals
|5,812
|2,484
|2,440
|808
|80
|5,856
|17,854
|17,980
|422
|198
|216
|8
|1,177
|1,216
|—
Statistics above are correct as of April 23, 2011.
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in the borough of Manhattan in New York, New York, USA. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the...
are an American ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
franchise that compete in the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
(NHL). One of the NHL's "Original Six
Original Six
The Original Six is a term for the group of six teams that composed the National Hockey League for the 25 seasons between the 1942–43 season and the 1967 NHL Expansion. These six teams are the Boston Bruins, Chicago Black Hawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and the...
" teams, the Rangers play in the Atlantic Division
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
of the Eastern Conference
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
. Since 1968, the team has played its home games in Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
. In 84 completed seasons, the team has won four Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup
The Stanley Cup is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League playoffs champion after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Finals. It has been referred to as The Cup, Lord Stanley's Cup, The Holy Grail, or facetiously as Lord Stanley's Mug...
championships and has qualified for the playoffs fifty-three times. As of the end of the 2010–11 season
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
, New York has won more than 2,400 regular-season games, the fifth-highest victory total among NHL teams.
The Rangers were founded in 1926, and won their first Stanley Cup title in 1928, making them the first U.S.-based NHL franchise to win the Cup. Over the next 12 seasons, New York reached the Stanley Cup Finals five times and won twice, in 1933 and 1940. The Rangers then entered a period of decline; from 1943 to 1966, New York missed the playoffs 18 times. In the 1970s, the Rangers made the Stanley Cup Finals twice, but were defeated by the Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
in 1972 and by the Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
in 1979. Thirteen years later, in the 1991–92 season, New York won the Presidents' Trophy
Presidents' Trophy
The Presidents' Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League to the team that finishes with the most points in the league during the regular season. If two teams tie for the most points, then the trophy goes to the team with the most wins. The winning team is also awarded C$350,000...
by leading the NHL in regular-season points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
with 105. The team, however, was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
After missing the playoffs in the 1992–93 season, the Rangers accumulated 112 points in the 1993–94 season, a team record, and won their second Presidents' Trophy. With a seven-game victory against the Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals
1994 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1994 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series contested between the Eastern Conference champion New York Rangers and Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League...
, the Rangers ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought
Curse of 1940
The Curse of 1940, also called Dutton's Curse, was a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League did not win the league's championship trophy, the Stanley Cup, from 1940 to 1994.-Popular theories:...
. After reaching the Eastern Conference Finals in 1997, the Rangers did not return to the playoffs until 2006. In their most recent season, 2010–11, the Rangers made the playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, losing to the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
in the first round of the playoffs. The Rangers' last playoff series victory was in the 2008 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 9, 2008, after the 2007–08 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions...
, against the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
.
Table key
| Final position in division or league standings | |
| Goals against (goals scored by the Rangers' opponents) | |
| Goals for (goals scored by the Rangers) | |
| Number of games played | |
| Number of losses | |
| Number of losses in overtime (since the 1999–2000 season) | |
| Number of points | |
| Number of ties | |
| Two-game total goals series | |
| Number of wins |
Year by year
| Stanley Cup champions | Conference Eastern Conference (NHL) The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference.... champions* |
Division Atlantic Division (NHL) The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won... champions^ |
Led league in points# |
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 95%"
|-
!rowspan="2"|NHL season
!rowspan="2"|Rangers season
!rowspan="2"|Conference
!rowspan="2"|Division
!colspan="9"|Regular-season
Season structure of the NHL
The structure of the National Hockey League season is divided into the regular season and the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the regular season, teams play 82 games which determine their standings...
!colspan="7"|Postseason
|-
!Finish
!GP
!W
!L
!T
!OT
!Pts
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
!GF
!GA
!GP
!W
!L
!T
!GF
!GA
!Result
|-
|1926–27
|1926–27
1926–27 New York Rangers season
The 1926–27 New York Rangers season was the hockey team's first. The team placed first in the new American Division and qualified for the playoffs, losing to the Boston Bruins-Off-season:...
|—
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|American^
|1st
|44
|25
|13
|6
|—
|56
|95
|72
|2
|0
|1
|1
|1
|3
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The team has been in existence since 1924, and is the league's third-oldest team and its oldest in the...
, 1–3 (TG)
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1927–28
|1927–28
1927–28 New York Rangers season
The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the second season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs...
|—
|American
|2nd
|44
|19
|16
|9
|—
|47
|94
|79
|9
|5
|3
|1
|16
|12
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Quarterfinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates (NHL)
The Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League , based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from 1925–26 to 1929–30. The nickname comes from the baseball team also based in the city...
, 6–4 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 5–2 (TG)Won Stanley Cup Finals
1928 Stanley Cup Finals
-References & notes:* Podnieks, Andrew; Hockey Hall of Fame . Lord Stanley's Cup. Bolton, Ont.: Fenn Pub. pp 12, 50. ISBN 978-1-55168-261-7-See also:*1927–28 NHL season...
vs Montreal Maroons
Montreal Maroons
The Montreal Maroons was a professional men's ice hockey team in the National Hockey League . They played in the NHL from 1924 to 1938, winning the Stanley Cup in 1926 and 1935...
, 3–2
|-
|1928–29
|1928–29
1928–29 New York Rangers season
The 1928–29 New York Rangers season was the third season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in second place in the American Division with a 21–13–10 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In the postseason, the Rangers won series...
|—
|American
|2nd
|44
|21
|13
|10
|—
|52
|72
|65
|6
|3
|2
|1
|5
|5
|Won Quarterfinals vs. New York Americans
New York Americans
The New York Americans were a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York from 1925 to 1942. They were the third expansion team in the history of the National Hockey League and the second to play in the United States. The team never won the Stanley Cup, but reached the semifinals...
, 1–0 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 2–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1929 Stanley Cup Finals
-Boston Bruins 1929 Stanley Cup champions:-See also:*1928–29 NHL season...
to Boston Bruins, 0–2
|-
|1929–30
|1929–30
1929–30 New York Rangers season
The 1929–30 New York Rangers season was the fourth season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished third in the American Division with a 17-17-10 record...
|—
|American
|3rd
|44
|17
|17
|10
|—
|44
|136
|143
|4
|1
|2
|1
|7
|7
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators (original)
The Ottawa Senators were an amateur, and later, professional, ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada which existed from 1883 to 1954. The club was the first hockey club in Ontario, a founding member of the National Hockey League and played in the NHL from 1917 until 1934...
, 6–3 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
, 0–2
|-
|1930–31
|1930–31
1930–31 New York Rangers season
The 1930–31 New York Rangers season was the fifth season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished third in the American Division with a 19-16-9 record...
|—
|American
|3rd
|44
|19
|16
|9
|—
|47
|106
|87
|4
|2
|2
|0
|8
|4
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 8–1 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
, 0–2
|-
|1931–32
|1931–32
1931–32 New York Rangers season
The 1931–32 New York Rangers season was the sixth season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers won the American Division with a 23–17–8 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3–1 to reach...
|—
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|American^
|1st
|48
|23
|17
|8
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|54#
|134
|112
|7
|3
|4
|—
|23
|27
|Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 3–1Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1932 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1932 Stanley Cup Finals was a best-of-five series between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto would win the series in three straight to win their first Stanley Cup.-Paths to the Final:...
to Toronto Maple Leafs, 0–3
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1932–33
|1932–33
1932–33 New York Rangers season
The 1932–33 New York Rangers season was the seventh season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished third in the American Division with a 23–17–8 record...
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|23
|17
|8
|—
|54
|135
|107
|8
|6
|1
|1
|25
|13
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 8–5 (TG)Won Semifinals vs. Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
, 6–3 (TG)Won Stanley Cup Finals
1933 Stanley Cup Finals
-References & notes:* Podnieks, Andrew; Hockey Hall of Fame . Lord Stanley's Cup. Bolton, Ont.: Fenn Pub. pp 12, 50. ISBN 978-1-55168-261-7...
vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–1
|-
|1933–34
|1933–34
1933–34 New York Rangers season
The 1933–34 New York Rangers season was the eighth season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished third in the American Division with a 21-19-8 record...
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|21
|19
|8
|—
|50
|120
|113
|2
|0
|1
|1
|1
|2
|Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Maroons, 1–2 (TG)
|-
|1934–35
|1934–35
1934–35 New York Rangers season
The 1934–35 New York Rangers season was the ninth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in third place in the American Division with 50 points, and qualified for the playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the...
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|22
|20
|6
|—
|50
|137
|139
|4
|1
|1
|2
|10
|10
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 6–5 (TG)Lost Semifinals to Montreal Maroons, 4–5 (TG)
|-
|1935–36
|1935–36
1935–36 New York Rangers season
The 1935–36 New York Rangers season was the tenth season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the American Division with a record of 19-17-12...
|—
|American
|4th
|48
|19
|17
|12
|—
|50
|91
|96
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1936–37
|1936–37
1936–37 New York Rangers season
The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the...
|—
|American
|3rd
|48
|19
|20
|9
|—
|47
|117
|106
|9
|6
|3
|—
|18
|10
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–0Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Maroons, 2–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1937 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1937 Stanley Cup Finals NHL championship series was contested by the defending champion Detroit Red Wings and the New York Rangers in their fifth Final series appearance. Detroit would win the series 3–2 to win their second and second-straight, Stanley Cup....
to Detroit Red Wings, 2–3
|-
|1937–38
1937–38 NHL season
-European tour:After the Stanley Cup final finished, the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens played a nine-game exhibition series in Europe, becoming the first NHL teams to play outside North America. Six games were played in England, three in France...
|1937–38
1937–38 New York Rangers season
The 1937–38 New York Rangers season was the twelfth season for the team in the National Hockey League . New York finished second in the American Division in regular season with a record of 27–15–6, and qualified for the playoffs...
|—
|American
|2nd
|48
|27
|15
|6
|—
|60
|149
|96
|3
|1
|2
|—
|7
|8
|Lost Quarterfinals to New York Americans, 1–2
|-
|1938–39
|1938–39
1938–39 New York Rangers season
The 1938–39 New York Rangers season was the 13th season for the team in the National Hockey League . New York finished second in the NHL in regular season points with 58, and qualified for the playoffs...
|—
|—
|2nd
|48
|26
|16
|6
|—
|58
|149
|105
|7
|3
|4
|—
|12
|14
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins, 3–4
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1939–40
|1939–40
1939–40 New York Rangers season
The 1939–40 New York Rangers season was the 14th season for the team in the National Hockey League . With new coach Frank Boucher the Rangers finish in 2nd Place again with an impressive 27–11–10 record. In the semi-finals the Rangers beat the Boston Bruins in 6 games to advance to the 1940 Stanley...
|—
|—
|2nd
|48
|27
|11
|10
|—
|64
|136
|77
|12
|8
|4
|—
|29
|20
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Semifinals vs. Boston Bruins, 4–2Won Stanley Cup Finals
1940 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1940 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven series between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. New York would win the series 4–2 to win their third Stanley Cup. The Rangers would not win another for 54 years.-Paths to the Final:...
vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2
|-
|1940–41
|1940–41
1940–41 New York Rangers season
The 1940–41 New York Rangers season was the 15th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 50 points and qualified for the playoffs...
|—
|—
|4th
|48
|21
|19
|8
|—
|50
|143
|125
|3
|1
|2
|—
|6
|6
|Lost Quarterfinals to Detroit Red Wings, 1–2
|-
|1941–42
|1941–42
1941–42 New York Rangers season
The 1941–42 New York Rangers season was the 16th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, New York led the NHL in points with 60, and compiled a 29–17–2 record...
|—
|—
|1st
|48
|29
|17
|2
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|60#
|177
|143
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|13
|Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–4
|-
|1942–43
1942–43 NHL season
-NHL awards:-All-Star teams:-Scoring leaders:Note: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes-Leading goaltenders:...
|1942–43
1942–43 New York Rangers season
The 1942–43 New York Rangers season was the 17th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers posted an 11–31–8 record and finished with 30 points. The Rangers finished in last place in the NHL....
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|11
|31
|8
|—
|30
|161
|253
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1943–44
|1943–44
1943–44 New York Rangers season
The 1943–44 New York Rangers season was the 18th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers had a 6–39–5 record and compiled 17 points, the fewest of any team in franchise history...
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|6
|39
|5
|—
|17
|162
|310
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1944–45
|1944–45
1944–45 New York Rangers season
The 1944–45 New York Rangers season was the 19th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers posted an 11–29–10 record and finished with 32 points....
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|11
|29
|10
|—
|32
|154
|247
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1945–46
|1945–46
1945–46 New York Rangers season
The 1945–46 New York Rangers season was the 20th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 13–28–9 record and finished with 35 points...
|—
|—
|6th
|50
|13
|28
|9
|—
|35
|144
|191
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1946–47
|1946–47
1946–47 New York Rangers season
The 1946–47 New York Rangers season was the 21st season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 22–32–6 record in the regular season and finished with 50 points...
|—
|—
|5th
|60
|22
|32
|6
|—
|50
|167
|186
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1947–48
|1947–48
1947–48 New York Rangers season
The 1947–48 New York Rangers season was the 22nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers had a 21–26–13 record and made the playoffs...
|—
|—
|4th
|60
|21
|26
|13
|—
|55
|176
|201
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|17
|Lost Semifinals to Detroit Red Wings, 2–4
|-
|1948–49
|1948–49
1948–49 New York Rangers season
The 1948–49 New York Rangers season was the 23rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 18–31–11 record, and finished with 47 points...
|—
|—
|6th
|60
|18
|31
|11
|—
|47
|133
|172
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1949–50
|1949–50
1949–50 New York Rangers season
The 1949–50 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in fourth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 28 wins, 31 losses, and 11 ties for 67 points. They upset the Montreal Canadiens in five games in the Semi-finals before losing a close seven-game Stanley Cup Finals to the...
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|28
|31
|11
|—
|67
|170
|189
|12
|7
|5
|—
|32
|29
|Won Semifinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–1Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1950 Stanley Cup Finals
-References:...
to Detroit Red Wings, 3–4
|-
|1950–51
|1950–51
1950–51 New York Rangers season
The 1950–51 New York Rangers season was the 25th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers finished with a 20–29–21 record in the regular season...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|20
|29
|21
|—
|61
|169
|201
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1951–52
|1951–52
1951–52 New York Rangers season
The 1951–52 New York Rangers season was the 26th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 23–34–13 record during the regular season, and finished with 59 points...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|23
|34
|13
|—
|59
|192
|219
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1952–53
|1952–53
1952–53 New York Rangers season
The 1952–53 New York Rangers season was the 27th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers compiled a 17–37–16 record and finished with 50 points...
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|17
|37
|16
|—
|50
|152
|211
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1953–54
|1953–54
1953–54 New York Rangers season
The 1953–54 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in fifth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 29 wins, 31 losses, and 10 ties for 68 points.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|29
|31
|10
|—
|68
|161
|182
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1954–55
|1954–55
1954–55 New York Rangers season
The 1954–55 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in fifth place in the National Hockey League with a record of 17 wins, 35 losses, and 18 ties for 52 points.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|17
|35
|18
|—
|52
|150
|210
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1955–56
|1955–56
1955–56 New York Rangers season
The 1955–56 New York Rangers season was the thirtieth season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished third overall in the league with a 32-28-10 record...
|—
|—
|3rd
|70
|32
|28
|10
|—
|74
|204
|203
|5
|1
|4
|—
|9
|24
|Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1956–57
|1956–57
1956–57 New York Rangers season
The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:The 1956–57 New York Rangers season was the 31st season for the team in the National Hockey League.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|26
|30
|14
|—
|66
|184
|227
|5
|1
|4
|—
|12
|22
|Lost Semifinals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1957–58
|1957–58
1957–58 New York Rangers season
The 1957–58 New York Rangers season was the 32nd season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers finished the regular season with 77 points, a total that placed them second in the NHL...
|—
|—
|2nd
|70
|32
|25
|13
|—
|77
|195
|188
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|28
|Lost Semifinals to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1958–59
|1958–59
1958–59 New York Rangers season
The 1958–59 New York Rangers season was the 33rd season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers finished with a 26–32–12 record in the regular season, and did not advance to the NHL playoffs.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|26
|32
|12
|—
|64
|201
|217
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1959–60
|1959–60
1959–60 New York Rangers season
The 1959–60 New York Rangers season was the 34th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers had a 17–38–15 record, and finished with 49 points...
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|17
|38
|15
|—
|49
|187
|247
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1960–61
|1960–61
1960–61 New York Rangers season
The 1960–61 New York Rangers season was the 35th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers finished in fifth place in the regular season with 54 points, and did not qualify for the NHL playoffs.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|38
|10
|—
|54
|204
|248
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1961–62
|1961–62
1961–62 New York Rangers season
The 1961–62 New York Rangers season was the 36th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the NHL with 64 points, and qualified for the playoffs...
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|26
|32
|12
|—
|64
|195
|207
|6
|2
|4
|—
|15
|22
|Lost Semifinals to Toronto Maple Leafs, 2–4
|-
|1962–63
|1962–63
1962–63 New York Rangers season
The 1962–63 New York Rangers season was the 37th season for the team in the National Hockey League . New York finished in fifth place in the NHL with 56 points and did not qualify for the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|36
|12
|—
|56
|211
|233
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1963–64
|1963–64
1963–64 New York Rangers season
The 1963–64 New York Rangers season was the 38th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The highlight of the season was trading for goaltender Jacques Plante.-Offseason:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|22
|38
|10
|—
|54
|186
|242
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1964–65
|1964–65
1964–65 New York Rangers season
The 1964–65 New York Rangers season was the 39th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers posted a 20–38–12 record, and missed the NHL playoffs with a fifth-place finish.-Regular season:...
|—
|—
|5th
|70
|20
|38
|12
|—
|52
|179
|246
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1965–66
|1965–66
1965–66 New York Rangers season
The 1965–66 New York Rangers season was the 40th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers posted an 18–41–11 record in the regular season, finished in last place in the NHL and did not make the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|—
|6th
|70
|18
|41
|11
|—
|47
|195
|261
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1966–67
|1966–67
1966–67 New York Rangers season
The 1966–67 New York Rangers season was the 41st season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the NHL with 72 points and qualified for the playoffs...
|—
|—
|4th
|70
|30
|28
|12
|—
|72
|188
|189
|4
|0
|4
|—
|8
|14
|Lost Semifinals
1967 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 1967 Stanley Cup playoffs, to decide the 1967 championship of the National Hockey League was the last before the expansion from six to twelve teams. The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the defending champion Montreal Canadiens in six games to win the Stanley Cup. As of 2011, it is the most recent...
to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4
|-
|1967–68
|1967–68
1967–68 New York Rangers season
The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|East
East Division (NHL)
The East Division of the National Hockey League existed from 1967 until 1974 when the league realigned into two conferences of two divisions each....
|2nd
|74
|39
|23
|12
|—
|90
|226
|183
|6
|2
|4
|—
|12
|18
|Lost Quarterfinals
1968 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 1968 Stanley Cup playoffs, to decide the 1968 championship of the National Hockey League was the first after the expansion from six to twelve teams. The defending champion Toronto Maple Leafs did not qualify and a new champion would be crowned. The Montreal Canadiens would defeat the St...
to Chicago Black Hawks, 2–4
|-
|1968–69
|1968–69
1968–69 New York Rangers season
The 1968–69 New York Rangers season was the 43rd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished in third place in the East Division with 91 points and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost to the Montreal Canadiens in the quarter-finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1968–69...
|—
|East
|3rd
|76
|41
|26
|9
|—
|91
|231
|196
|4
|0
|4
|—
|7
|16
|Lost Quarterfinals to Montreal Canadiens, 0–4
|-
|1969–70
|1969–70
1969–70 New York Rangers season
The 1969–70 New York Rangers season was the 44th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled 92 points during the regular season and advanced to the playoffs, where they lost in the quarter-finals to the Boston Bruins....
|—
|East
|4th
|76
|38
|22
|16
|—
|92
|246
|189
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|25
|Lost Quarterfinals to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1970–71
|1970–71
1970–71 New York Rangers season
The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the 45th season for the team.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|East
|2nd
|78
|49
|18
|11
|—
|109
|259
|177
|13
|7
|6
|—
|30
|36
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 4–2Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 3–4
|-
|1971–72
|1971–72
1971–72 New York Rangers season
The 1971–72 New York Rangers season was the 46th season in franchise history. Jean Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert ranked third, fourth and fifth overall in league scoring. The Rangers qualified for the postseason for the sixth consecutive season...
|—
|East
|2nd
|78
|48
|17
|13
|—
|109
|317
|192
|16
|10
|6
|—
|52
|41
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2Won Semifinals vs, Chicago Black Hawks, 4–0 Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1972 Stanley Cup Finals
-Boston Bruins 1972 Stanley Cup champions:-See also:* List of Stanley Cup champions* 1971–72 Boston Bruins season* 1971–72 NHL season* 1971–72 New York Rangers season-References:...
to Boston Bruins, 2–4
|-
|1972–73
|1972–73
1972–73 New York Rangers season
The 1972–73 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 47th season.-Schedule and Results:The 1972–73 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 47th season.-Schedule and Results:...
|—
|East
|3rd
|78
|47
|23
|8
|—
|102
|297
|208
|10
|5
|5
|—
|33
|26
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Boston Bruins, 4–1Lost Semifinals to Chicago Black Hawks, 1–4
|-
|1973–74
|1973–74
1973–74 New York Rangers season
The 1973–74 New York Rangers season was the 48th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled 94 points during the regular season and finished third in the East Division. The team made the Stanley Cup playoffs, where New York defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the...
|—
|East
|3rd
|78
|40
|24
|14
|—
|94
|300
|251
|13
|7
|6
|—
|38
|39
|Won Quarterfinals vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2 Lost Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 3–4
|-
|1974–75
|1974–75
1974–75 New York Rangers season
The 1974–75 New York Rangers season was the 49th season for the team in the National Hockey League . A league realignment had the Rangers moved into the new Patrick Division within the Campbell Conference, where the team finished 2nd with 88 points...
|Campbell
|Patrick
Patrick Division
The Patrick Division of the National Hockey League was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. The division moved to the Prince of Wales Conference in 1981. The division existed for 19 seasons until 1993. It was named in honor of Lester Patrick...
|2nd
|80
|37
|29
|14
|—
|88
|319
|276
|3
|1
|2
|—
|13
|10
|Lost Preliminary Round to New York Islanders
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, New York. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 1–2
|-
|1975–76
|1975–76
1975–76 New York Rangers season
The 1975–76 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' fiftieth season of operation. The Rangers would finish in fourth in the Patrick Division and miss the playoffs.-Offseason:The Rangers chose Wayne Dillon as their first pick in the 1975 draft...
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|29
|42
|9
|—
|67
|262
|333
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1976–77
|1976–77
1976–77 New York Rangers season
The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the fifty-first season of the New York Rangers franchise in the National Hockey League. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs...
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|29
|37
|14
|—
|72
|272
|310
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1977–78
|1977–78
1977–78 New York Rangers season
The 1977–78 New York Rangers season was the fifty-second season of the New York Rangers franchise. The Rangers slipped to last in the Patrick but qualified for the playoffs by having one of the top twelve records in the league. The Rangers lost in the first round of the playoffs.-Offseason:The...
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|30
|37
|13
|—
|73
|279
|280
|3
|1
|2
|—
|6
|11
|Lost Preliminary Round to Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
, 1–2
|-
|1978–79
|1978–79
1978–79 New York Rangers season
The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the 53rd season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.-Offseason:The Rangers fired their general manager, John Ferguson, and replaced him with Emile Francis...
|style="background: #DDFFDD;"|Campbell*
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|40
|29
|11
|—
|91
|316
|292
|18
|11
|7
|—
|66
|42
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 2–0Won Quarterfinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 4–1Won Semifinals vs. New York Islanders, 4–2Lost Stanley Cup Finals
1979 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1979 Stanley Cup Final NHL championship series was contested by the New York Rangers and the defending champion Montreal Canadiens, making their fourth straight appearance. It was New York's first appearance since . The Canadiens would win the best-of-seven series four games to one, to win...
to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1979–80
|1979–80
1979–80 New York Rangers season
The 1979–80 New York Rangers season was the 54th season and last full season under coach Fred Shero. The Rangers qualified for the playoffs but bowed out in the second round to Shero's old team, the Philadelphia Flyers.-Schedule and Results:...
|Campbell
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|38
|32
|10
|—
|86
|308
|284
|9
|4
|5
|—
|21
|23
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Atlanta Flames
Atlanta Flames
The Atlanta Flames were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA from 1972 to 1980. The team, a member of the National Hockey League , was relocated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada for the start of the 1980–81 NHL season and were re-named the Calgary Flames. The NHL returned to the...
, 3–1Lost Quarterfinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 1–4
|-
|1980–81
|1980–81
1980–81 New York Rangers season
The 1980–81 New York Rangers season was the 55th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division with 74 points and earned a berth in the playoffs. New York won series with the Los Angeles Kings and St...
|Campbell
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|30
|36
|14
|—
|74
|312
|317
|14
|7
|7
|—
|60
|56
|Won Preliminary Round vs. Los Angeles Kings, 3–1Won Quarterfinals vs. St. Louis Blues, 4–2Lost Semifinals to New York Islanders, 0–4
|-
|1981–82
|1981–82
1981–82 New York Rangers season
The 1981–82 New York Rangers season was the 56th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished second in the Patrick Division with 92 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, New York defeated the...
|Wales
|Patrick
|2nd
|80
|39
|27
|14
|—
|92
|316
|306
|10
|5
|5
|—
|39
|42
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–1Lost Division Finals to New York Islanders, 2–4
|-
|1982–83
|1982–83
1982–83 New York Rangers season
The 1982–83 New York Rangers season was the 57th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, New York compiled a 35–35–10 record and finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division. The Rangers qualified for the NHL playoffs, where they defeated the Philadelphia...
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|35
|35
|10
|—
|80
|306
|287
|9
|5
|4
|—
|33
|37
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–0Lost Division Finals to New York Islanders, 2–4
|-
|1983–84
|1983–84
1983–84 New York Rangers season
The 1983–84 New York Rangers season was the 58th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers posted a 42–29–9 record in the regular season, and their fourth-place finish in the Patrick Division earned them a berth in the NHL playoffs...
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|42
|29
|9
|—
|93
|314
|304
|5
|2
|3
|—
|14
|13
|Lost Division Semifinals to New York Islanders, 2–3
|-
|1984–85
|1984–85
1984–85 New York Rangers season
The 1984–85 New York Rangers season was the 59th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, New York had a 26–44–10 record and finished fourth in the Patrick Division...
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|26
|44
|10
|—
|62
|295
|345
|3
|0
|3
|—
|10
|14
|Lost Division Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 0–3
|-
|1985–86
|1985–86
1985–86 New York Rangers season
The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Prince of Wales Conference Finals.-Schedule and Results:The 1985–86 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 60th season...
|Wales
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|Patrick^
|4th
|80
|36
|38
|6
|—
|78
|280
|276
|16
|8
|8
|—
|47
|55
|Won Division Semifinals vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 3–2Won Division Finals vs. Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
, 4–2 Lost Conference Finals to Montreal Canadiens, 1–4
|-
|1986–87
|1986–87
1986–87 New York Rangers season
The 1986–87 New York Rangers season was the 61st season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Patrick Division with 76 points, and qualified for the NHL playoffs...
|Wales
|Patrick
|4th
|80
|34
|38
|8
|—
|76
|307
|323
|6
|2
|4
|—
|13
|22
|Lost Division Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 2–4
|-
|1987–88
|1987–88
1987–88 New York Rangers season
The 1987–88 New York Rangers season was the 62nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers compiled a 36–34–10 record during the regular season, but their 82 points were not enough to give them a berth in the playoffs.-Offseason:...
|Wales
|Patrick
|5th
|80
|36
|34
|10
|—
|82
|300
|283
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1988–89
|1988–89
1988–89 New York Rangers season
The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 63rd season. The aspect of the season was that it was Guy Lafleur’s comeback.-Guy Lafleur:...
|Wales
|Patrick
|3rd
|80
|37
|35
|8
|—
|82
|310
|307
|4
|0
|4
|—
|11
|19
|Lost Division Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the first expansion teams during the league's original...
, 0–4
|-
|1989–90
|1989–90
1989–90 New York Rangers season
The 1989–90 New York Rangers season was the 64th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers led the Patrick Division with 85 points and qualified for the NHL playoffs. In the first round of the playoffs, the Rangers defeated the New York Islanders...
|Wales
|Patrick
|1st
|80
|36
|31
|13
|—
|85
|279
|267
|10
|5
|5
|—
|37
|35
|Won Division Semifinals vs. New York Islanders, 4–1Lost Division Finals to Washington Capitals, 1–4
|-
|1990–91
|1990–91
1990–91 New York Rangers season
The 1990–91 New York Rangers season was the 65th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers were 36–31–13 and finished in second place in the Patrick Division, qualifying for the playoffs...
|Wales
|Patrick
|2nd
|80
|36
|31
|13
|—
|85
|297
|265
|6
|2
|4
|—
|16
|16
|Lost Division Semifinals to Washington Capitals, 2–4
|-
|1991–92
|1991–92
1991–92 New York Rangers season
The 1991–92 New York Rangers season saw the Rangers finish in first place in the Patrick Division with a record of 50 wins, 25 losses, and 5 ties for 105 points. This was the highest points total in the league that season, netting the Rangers the Presidents' Trophy. This season marked the first...
|Wales
|Patrick
|1st
|80
|50
|25
|5
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|105#
|321
|246
|13
|6
|7
|—
|47
|49
|Won Division Semifinals
1992 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 1992 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League began on April 18, after the conclusion of the 1991–92 NHL season...
vs. New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
, 4–3Lost Division Finals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 2–4
|-
|1992–93
|1992–93
1992–93 New York Rangers season
The 1992–93 New York Rangers season was the 67th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished with a 34–39–11 record in the regular season, and missed the playoffs.-Schedule and Results:...
|Wales
|Patrick
|6th
|84
|34
|39
|11
|—
|79
|304
|308
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|1993–94
|1993–94
1993–94 New York Rangers season
The 1993–94 New York Rangers season was the 68th season for the franchise. The highlight of the season was winning the Stanley Cup and hosting the NHL All-Star Game...
|style="background: #DDFFDD;"|Eastern
Eastern Conference (NHL)
The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. Its counterpart is the Western Conference....
*
|style="background: #FFE6BD;"|Atlantic
Atlantic Division (NHL)
The NHL's Atlantic Division was formed in 1993 as part of the Eastern Conference in a league realignment, the predecessor of which was the Patrick Division. It is the only division in the NHL where all of its current members have won the Stanley Cup at least twice, though only three teams have won...
^
|1st
|84
|52
|24
|8
|—
|style="background: #FFCCCC;"|112#
|299
|231
|23
|16
|7
|—
|83
|52
|style="background: #D0E7FF;"|Won Conference Quarterfinals
1994 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1994 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began after the conclusion of the 1993–94 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the...
vs. New York Islanders, 4–0Won Conference Semifinals vs. Washington Capitals, 4–1Won Conference Finals vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–3Won Stanley Cup Finals
1994 Stanley Cup Finals
The 1994 Stanley Cup Final was a best-of-seven playoff series contested between the Eastern Conference champion New York Rangers and Western Conference champion Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League...
vs. Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
, 4–3
|-
|1994–95
|1994–95
1994–95 New York Rangers season
The 1994–95 New York Rangers season was the 69th season for the franchise. The season was shortened to 48 games due to the 1994-95 NHL lockout....
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|48
|22
|23
|3
|—
|47
|139
|134
|10
|4
|6
|—
|35
|37
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
1995 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1995 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League was played between May 6 and June 24, 1995. In the Final, the New Jersey Devils swept the favored Detroit Red Wings in four games to win their first championship. The Quebec Nordiques played their last ever playoff series...
vs. Quebec Nordiques
Quebec Nordiques
The Quebec Nordiques were a professional ice hockey team based in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. The Nordiques played in the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey League...
, 4–2Lost Conference Semifinals to Philadelphia Flyers, 0–4
|-
|1995–96
|1995–96
1995–96 New York Rangers season
The 1995–96 New York Rangers season was the 70th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a 41–27–14 record, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division and gave them a berth in the Stanley Cup playoffs...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|2nd
|82
|41
|27
|14
|—
|96
|272
|237
|11
|5
|6
|—
|34
|38
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
1996 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1996 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began in April, 1996. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions played a...
vs. Montreal Canadiens, 4–2Lost Conference Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 1–4
|-
|1996–97
|1996–97
1996–97 New York Rangers season
The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season. The highlight of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s first season in New York.-Schedule and Results:The 1996–97 New York Rangers season was the Rangers' 71st season...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|38
|34
|10
|—
|86
|258
|231
|15
|9
|6
|—
|36
|35
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
1997 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 1997 Stanley Cup playoffs, the championship of the National Hockey League , began in April, 1997, following the 1996–97 NHL season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-seven series for conference quarter-finals, semi-finals and championships, and then...
vs. Florida Panthers
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in Sunrise, Florida, in the Miami metropolitan area. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They play their games at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and are the...
, 4–1Won Conference Semifinals vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–1Lost Conference Finals to Philadelphia Flyers, 1–4
|-
|1997–98
|1997–98
1997–98 New York Rangers season
The 1997–98 New York Rangers season was the 72nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers posted a 25–39–18 record in the regular season and finished in fifth place in the Atlantic Division...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|5th
|82
|25
|39
|18
|—
|68
|197
|231
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1998–99
|1998–99
1998–99 New York Rangers season
The 1998–99 New York Rangers season was the 73rd season for the franchise. The aspect of the season was that it was Wayne Gretzky’s final season.-The Great One Retires:...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|33
|38
|11
|—
|77
|217
|227
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|1999–2000
|1999–2000
1999–2000 New York Rangers season
The 1999–2000 New York Rangers season was the 74th season for the team in the National Hockey League. In the regular season, the Rangers finished in fourth place in the Atlantic Division with a 29–38–12–3 record...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|29
|38
|12
|3
|73
|218
|246
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2000–01
|2000–01
2000–01 New York Rangers season
The 2000–01 New York Rangers season was the 75th season for the team in the National Hockey League . The Rangers compiled a 33–43–5–1 record in the 2000–01 season, finishing in fourth place in the Atlantic Division...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|33
|43
|5
|1
|72
|250
|290
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2001–02
|2001–02
2001–02 New York Rangers season
The 2001–02 New York Rangers season was the 76th season for the team in the National Hockey League . During the regular season, the Rangers finished fourth in the Atlantic Division, compiling a 36–38–4–4 record...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|36
|38
|4
|4
|80
|227
|258
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2002–03
|2002–03
2002–03 New York Rangers season
The 2002–03 New York Rangers season was the 77th season for the team in the National Hockey League . In the regular season, the Rangers posted a 32–36–10–4 record, finishing fourth in the Atlantic Division...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|32
|36
|10
|4
|78
|210
|231
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2003–04
|2003–04
2003–04 New York Rangers season
The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was disappointing for the Rangers; despite having the highest payroll in the league at over $69 million, the team finished towards the bottom of the standings...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|27
|40
|7
|8
|69
|206
|250
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2004–05
|2004–05
2004–05 New York Rangers season
The 2004–05 New York Rangers season was their 79th National Hockey League season, however its games were cancelled as the 2004–05 NHL lockout could not be resolved in time.-Draft picks:...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|No playoffs
|-
|2005–06
|2005–06
2005–06 New York Rangers season
The 2005–06 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 79th season of play and their 80th season overall. It marked a resurgence for the Rangers, with their highest point total since their 1993–94 championship, and a return to the playoffs for the first time since 1996–97...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|44
|26
|—
|12
|100
|257
|215
|4
|0
|4
|—
|4
|17
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2006 Stanley Cup playoffs for the National Hockey League championship began on April 21, 2006, following the 2005–06 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, seeded one through eight from each conference, played best-of-seven series with re-seeding after the conference quarterfinals...
to New Jersey Devils, 0–4
|-
|2006–07
|2006–07
2006–07 New York Rangers season
The 2006–07 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 80th season of play and their 81st season overall. It saw the team attempting to build off their surprising run into the playoffs the previous season....
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|42
|30
|—
|10
|94
|242
|216
|10
|6
|4
|—
|30
|23
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2007 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions played a best-of-7 series for the...
vs. Atlanta Thrashers
Atlanta Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers were a professional ice hockey team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Atlanta was granted a franchise in the National Hockey League on June 25, 1997, and became the league's 28th franchise when it began play in the 1999–2000 NHL season...
, 4–0Lost Conference Semifinals to Buffalo Sabres, 2–4
|-
|2007–08
|2007–08
2007–08 New York Rangers season
The 2007–08 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 81st season of play and their 82nd season overall. In 2006–07, an impressive late season run brought the team from 12th to 6th place in the Eastern Conference, but the team ran out of steam in the Conference Semi-finals...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|42
|27
|—
|13
|97
|213
|199
|10
|5
|5
|—
|31
|27
|Won Conference Quarterfinals
2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 9, 2008, after the 2007–08 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference, played best-of-7 series for conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and then the conference champions...
vs. New Jersey Devils, 4–1Lost Conference Semifinals to Pittsburgh Penguins, 1–4
|-
|2008–09
2008–09 NHL season
The 2008–09 NHL season was the 92nd season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the first season since prior to the 2004–05 lockout in which every team played each other at least once during the season, following three seasons where teams only played against two divisions in the...
|2008–09
2008–09 New York Rangers season
The 2008–09 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 82nd season of play and their 83rd season overall. It saw the Rangers qualify for the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. The Rangers started the season in Europe...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|43
|30
|—
|9
|95
|210
|218
|7
|3
|4
|—
|11
|19
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2009 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 15, 2009, after the 2008–09 regular season. The sixteen teams that qualified, eight from each conference , play a best-of-seven series for the conference quarterfinals, semifinals and championships, and...
to Washington Capitals, 3–4
|-
|2009–10
2009–10 NHL season
The 2009–10 NHL season was the 93rd season of operation of the National Hockey League , and the 100th season since the founding of the predecessor National Hockey Association . It ran from October 1, 2009, including four games in Europe on October 2 and 3—until April 11, 2010, with the 2010...
|2009–10
2009–10 New York Rangers season
The 2009–10 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 83rd season of play and their 84th season overall. For the first time in five years, the Rangers failed to qualify for the playoffs.-Off-season:...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|4th
|82
|38
|33
|—
|11
|87
|222
|218
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|—
|Did not qualify
|-
|2010–11
2010–11 NHL season
The 2010–11 NHL season was the 94th season of operation of the National Hockey League . It was the fourth consecutive season that opened in Europe with NHL Premiere . A record three events were scheduled, all in previous NHL Premiere cities: Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; and Prague, Czech...
|2010–11
2010–11 New York Rangers season
The 2010–11 New York Rangers season was the National Hockey League franchise's 84th season of play and their 85th season overall. The Rangers celebrated 85 years since their establishment in 1926.-Pre-season:...
|Eastern
|Atlantic
|3rd
|82
|44
|33
|—
|5
|93
|233
|198
|5
|1
|4
|—
|8
|13
|Lost Conference Quarterfinals
2011 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season. Game 1 of the Finals was held on June 1, while Game 7 was held on June 15...
to Washington Capitals, 1–4
|--
|-
!colspan="5"|Totals
|5,812
|2,484
|2,440
|808
|80
|5,856
|17,854
|17,980
|422
|198
|216
|8
|1,177
|1,216
|—
Statistics above are correct as of April 23, 2011.