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New York Rangers
Conference	Eastern
Division	Atlantic
Founded	1926
History	New York Rangers 1926–present
Home Arena	Madison Square Garden
City	New York, New York
Colors	Blue, Red, and White
Media	MSG MSG Plus WWOR-TV WEPN (1050AM) WABC (770AM)
Owner(s)	Madison Square Garden, L.P. (James Dolan, managing partner)
General Manager	Glen Sather
Head Coach	Tom Renney
Captain	Vacant
Minor League Affiliates	Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL) Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) Mississippi RiverKings (CHL)
Stanley Cups	1927–28, 1932–33, 1939–40, 1993–94
Conference Championships	1993–94
Division Championships	1926–27, 1931–32, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1993–94

The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York, New York, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing their home games at Madison Square Garden, the Rangers are one of the oldest teams in the NHL, having joined in 1925 as an expansion franchise, and are part of the group of teams referred to as the Original Six. The Rangers were the first NHL franchise in the United States to win the Stanley Cup,^[1] which they have done four times (most recently in 1994).^[2] Image File history File links Soccerball_current_event. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Eastern Conference logo, circa 2006 French version of the Eastern Conference logo The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL) used to divide teams. ... 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Franchise history

See also: History of the New York Rangers

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Early years

In 1925, the New York Americans joined the National Hockey League, playing in Madison Square Garden. The Amerks proved to be an even greater success than expected, leading Garden president Tex Rickard to go after a team for the Garden despite promising the Amerks that they would be the only hockey team to play there.^[3] The New York Americans were a NHL hockey team, the third expansion team in league history and the second to play in the United States. ... NHL redirects here. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially simply as The Garden, has been the name of four arenas in New York City. ... George Lewis Tex Rickard (1870-1929) was an American boxing promoter, and founder of the New York Rangers NHL franchise. ...

Rickard was granted a franchise to begin play in the 1926-27 season, and he originally planned to name it the New York Giants. However, the New York press soon nicknamed his team "Tex's Rangers", and the new name stuck. Rickard managed to get future legendary Toronto Maple Leafs owner Conn Smythe to assemble the team. However, Smythe had a falling-out with Rickard's hockey man, Col. John S. Hammond, and was fired as manager-coach on the eve of the first season — he was paid a then-hefty $2,500 to leave. Smythe was replaced by Pacific Coast Hockey Association co-founder Lester Patrick.^[4] The new team turned out to be a winner. The Rangers won the American Division title their first year but lost to the Boston Bruins in the playoffs.^[5][6] The team's early success led to players becoming minor celebrities and fixtures in New York City's Roaring 20's nightlife. It was also during this time, playing at the Garden on 48th Street, blocks away from Times Square, that the Rangers obtained their now-famous nickname "The Broadway Blueshirts". For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... Constantine Falkland Kerry Smythe (b. ... Col. ... The Pacific Coast Hockey Association was a professional ice hockey league in western Canada, operating from 1911 to 1924 when it merged with the Western Canada Hockey League. ... Lester Patrick (December 30, 1883-June 1, 1960) born in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada. ... The Boston Bruins are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... For other uses, see Times Square (disambiguation). ...

1927–28 Stanley Cup

In only their second season, the Rangers won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Montreal Maroons three games to two.^[7] One of the most memorable stories that emerged from the Finals involved Patrick playing in goal at the age of 44. At the time, teams were not required to dress a backup goaltender so when the Rangers' regular goaltender, Lorne Chabot, left a game with an eye injury, Maroons head coach Eddie Gerard vetoed his original choice for a replacement (who was Alex Connell, another NHL goalie of the old Ottawa Senators who was in attendance for the game). An angry Patrick lined up between the pipes for two periods in game two of the Stanley Cup Finals, allowing one goal to Maroons center Nels Stewart. Frank Boucher would score the game-winning goal in overtime for New York.^[8] An expansion team would not come this far this fast in North American professional sports until the Philadelphia Atoms won the North American Soccer League title in their first year of existence. Montreal Maroons white logo Montreal Maroons dark logo The Montreal Maroons were a professional ice hockey team from Montreal, Quebec. ... This article is about the goaltender in ice hockey. ... This article is about the goaltender in ice hockey. ... Lorne Chabot (born October 5, 1900 in Montreal, Quebec) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender. ... Physical or chemical injuries of the eye can be a serious threat to vision if not treated appropriately and in a timely fashion. ... The head coach in sports coaching is the coach who is in charge of the other coaches. ... Eddie Gerard (February 22, 1890 in Ottawa, Ontario - December 7, 1937 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. ... Alex Connell (b. ... This article is about the original Ottawa Senators. ... Nels Stewart December 2, 1902 - August 21, 1957 in Montreal was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Montreal Maroons, New York Americans and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League. ... Frank Boucher (October 7, 1901 in Ottawa, Ontario - December 12, 1977 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League and Vancouver Maroons in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. ... An expansion team is a term used for a brand new team in a sports league. ... Professional sports began at North Panola High School in the early 1600s. ... The Philadelphia Atoms were a soccer team based out of Philadelphia that played in the North American Soccer League (NASL). ... North American Soccer League or (NASL) was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984. ...

1932–33 Stanley Cup

The 1932–33 New York Rangers team picture autographed by Lester Patrick

After a loss to the Bruins in the 1928–29 finals^[1] and a few mediocre seasons in the early 1930s, the Rangers, led by brothers Bill and Bun Cook on the right and left wings, respectively, and Frank Boucher at center, would defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1932–33 best-of-five finals, three games to one, to win their second Stanley Cup, exacting revenge on the Leafs' "Kid line" of Busher Jackson, Joe Primeau, and Charlie Conacher. The Rangers would spend the rest of the 1930s playing close to .500 hockey until their next Cup win. Lester Patrick stepped down as head coach and was replaced by Frank Boucher.^[9] Image File history File linksMetadata NYR1932_33. ... Image File history File linksMetadata NYR1932_33. ... Bill Cook (October 9, 1896 in Brantford, Ontario - December 12, 1977 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League and Saskatoon Crescents in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. ... Bun Cook (September 18, 1903 in Kingston, Ontario - March 19, 1988 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins in the National Hockey League and Saskatoon Crescents in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. ... Frank Boucher (October 7, 1901 in Ottawa, Ontario - December 12, 1977 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League and Vancouver Maroons in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. ... For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... Busher Jackson (January 19, 1911 in Toronto, Ontario - June 25, 1966 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New York Americans in the National Hockey League. ... Joe Primeau (born January 29, 1906 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada), was a professional ice hockey player. ... Charlie Conacher Charles William Charlie Conacher (b. ...

1939–40 Stanley Cup

In 1939–40, the Rangers finished the regular season in second place behind the Boston Bruins. The two teams would meet in the first round of the playoffs. The Bruins gained a two-games-to-one series lead from the Rangers until they recovered to win three straight games, defeating the first-place Bruins four games to two. The Rangers' first-round victory gave them a bye until the finals. The Detroit Red Wings disposed of the New York Americans in their first round best-of-three series two games to one (even as the Americans had analytical and notorious ex-Bruins star Eddie Shore) and the Toronto Maple Leafs ousted the Chicago Black Hawks two games to none. The Maple Leafs and Red Wings would play a best-of-three series to determine who would go on to play the Rangers in the Cup Finals. The Maple Leafs swept the Red Wings and the Finals match-up was determined. The 1940 Stanley Cup Finals started in Madison Square Garden in New York. The first two games went to the Rangers. In game one the Rangers needed overtime to gain a 1–0 series lead, but they won game two more easily with a 6–2 victory. The series then headed to Toronto where the Maple Leafs won the next two games, tying the series 2–2. In games five and six, the Rangers won in overtime, taking the series four games to two to earn their third Stanley Cup. The Boston Bruins are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Wikinews has related news: NHL: Detroit wins the 2008 Stanley Cup The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions. ... The New York Americans were a NHL hockey team, the third expansion team in league history and the second to play in the United States. ... Eddie The Edmonton Express Shore (born November 25, 1902 in Fort QuAppelle, Saskatchewan, Canada - died March 16, 1985) was a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL). ... For other uses, see Toronto Maple Leafs (disambiguation). ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The 1940 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 2 to April 13, 1940 in a best-of-seven series between the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. ...

The Rangers would collapse by the mid-1940s, losing games by as much as 15–0 and having one goaltender with a 6.20 goals-against average. They would miss the playoffs for five consecutive seasons before squeaking into the fourth and final playoff spot in 1948. They lost in the first round and would miss the playoffs again in 1949. In the 1950 finals, the Rangers were forced to play all of their games on the road (home games in Toronto) while the circus was at the Garden. They would end up losing to the Detroit Red Wings in overtime in the seventh game of the finals, despite a stellar first-round performance as underdogs to the Montreal Canadiens. The 1950 Stanley Cup Finals were held from April 11 to April 23, 1950 in a best-of-seven series between the New York Rangers and the Detroit Red Wings. ... Wikinews has related news: NHL: Detroit wins the 2008 Stanley Cup The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions. ... The Montreal Canadiens (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ...

During this time, Red Wings owner James E. Norris became the largest stockholder in the Garden. However, he did not buy controlling interest in the arena, which would have violated the NHL's rule against one person owning more than one team. Nonetheless, he had enough support on the board to exercise de facto control. James E. Norris (December 10, 1879 – December 4, 1952) was a Canadian-American businessman, operating companies in the grain and cattle industries, and owner of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League. ... Controlling interest is to have control of a large enough portion of voting stock in a company such that no other stock holder can oppose you. ... De facto is a Latin expression that means in fact or in practice. It is commonly used as opposed to de jure (meaning by law) when referring to matters of law or governance or technique (such as standards), that are found in the common experience as created or developed without...

The post-Original Six era

New York Rangers logo (used 1935–48)

The Rangers remained a mark of futility in the NHL for most of the remainder of the Original Six era, missing the playoffs in 12 of the next 16 years. However, the team was rejuvenated in the late 1960s, symbolized by moving into a newly-rebuilt Madison Square Garden in 1968. A year earlier, they made the playoffs for the first time in five years on the strength of rookie goaltender Eddie Giacomin and acquired 1950s Montreal Canadiens star right wing Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Original Six is a well-known term for the six teams which comprised the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 25 seasons between the 1942-43 NHL season and the 1967 NHL Expansion. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially simply as The Garden, has been the name of four arenas in New York City. ... This person is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... The Montreal Canadiens (French: ) are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... Finlay Landon Drake (November 11, 1931 – March 11, 2006), nicknamed The Minute Man, was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and coach. ...

The Rangers made the Finals twice in the 1970s, but lost both times to two '70s powerhouses; in six games to the Boston Bruins in 1972, who were led by such stars as Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito, Ken Hodge, Johnny Bucyk, and Wayne Cashman; and in five games to the Canadiens in 1979, who had Bob Gainey, Guy Lafleur, Larry Robinson, Ken Dryden, Guy Lapointe, and Serge Savard. This time the Rangers had Esposito, but it didn't matter, as the Canadiens were dominant. The Boston Bruins are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... The 1971-72 NHL season was the 55th season of the National Hockey League. ... Robert Gordon Bobby Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948 in Parry Sound, Ontario) is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenseman, and is considered to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. ... Philip Anthony Espo Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 in Sault Ste. ... Kenneth Raymond Hodge, Sr. ... John Paul Chief Bucyk (born on May 12, 1935, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is a Hockey Hall of Famer who spent most of his career with the Boston Bruins. ... Wayne Cashman (born June 24, 1945) is a Canadian NHL coach and former player. ... The 1978-79 NHL season was the 62nd season of the National Hockey League. ... Robert Michael Bob Gainey (Born December 13, 1953 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada) is the current executive vice president, general manager, (and former ice hockey player) of the Montreal Canadiens. ... Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20, 1951 in Thurso, Quebec), is one of the greatest and most popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. ... For U.S. basketball player, see Larry Robinson (basketball). ... Kenneth Wayne Ken Dryden, PC, MP, BA, LL.B (born August 8, 1947) is a Canadian politician, lawyer, businessman, author and retired National Hockey League goaltender. ... Guy Lapointe March 18, 1948 in Montreal, Quebec was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman who played for the Montreal Canadiens, St. ... Serge Savard, OC (born January 22, 1946 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former star ice hockey player with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL). ...

By 1972, the Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Finals despite losing high-scoring center Jean Ratelle (who had been on pace over Bruin Phil Esposito to become the first Ranger since Bryan Hextall in 1942 to lead the NHL in scoring) to injury during the stretch drive of the regular season. The strength of players like Brad Park, Ratelle, Vic Hadfield, and Rod Gilbert (the last three constructing the famed "GAG line", meaning "goal-a-game") would still carry them through the playoffs. They would defeat the defending-champion Canadiens in the first round and the Chicago Blackhawks in the second, but lost to the Bruins in the finals. Jean Ratelle (born October 3, 1940) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Philip Anthony Espo Esposito, OC (born February 20, 1942 in Sault Ste. ... Bryan Hextall (July 31, 1913 in Grenfell, Saskatchewan - July 25, 1984 was a Canadian professional ice hockey forward who played for the New York Rangers in the National Hockey League. ... Douglas Bradford (Brad) Park was an NHL ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) and is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... Vic Hadfield (born 4 October 1940 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey player. ... This person is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... The GAG line was a famous ice hockey line for the New York Rangers in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...

The Rangers played a legendary semifinal series against the Philadelphia Flyers in the 1973–74 playoffs. This series was noted for a game seven fight between Dale Rolfe of the Rangers and Dave Schultz of the Flyers. Schultz pummeled Rolfe without anyone on the Rangers lifting a finger to protect him (the GAG line was on the ice at the time). This lead to the belief that the Rangers of that period were soft, especially when taking into account the bullying endured by the Rangers during the 1972 finals. One example is Gilbert's beating at the hands of Derek Sanderson of the Bruins. The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Dale Rolfe was a professional hockey player. ... David Schultz (born October 14, 1949 in Waldheim, Saskatchewan) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey player. ... Derek Turk Sanderson (born June 16, 1946 in Niagara Falls, Ontario), is a former Canadian professional ice hockey center who is now a bank executive and restauranteur. ...

Their new rivals, the New York Islanders, who entered the league in 1972 after paying a huge territorial fee — some $4 million — to the Rangers, were their first-round opponent in 1975. After splitting the first two games, the Islanders defeated the more-established Rangers eleven seconds into overtime of the deciding game three, establishing a rivalry that continued to grow for years. The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, a hamlet located on Long Island in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. ...

After some off years in the mid-to-late 1970s, they picked up Esposito and Carol Vadnais from the Bruins for Park, Ratelle, and Joe Zanussi in 1975. Swedish stars Anders Hedberg and Ulf Nilsson jumped to the Rangers from the maverick World Hockey Association. And in 1979 they defeated the surging Islanders in the semi-finals and would return to the finals again before bowing out to the Canadiens. The Islanders got their revenge, however, eliminating the Rangers in four consecutive playoff series starting in 1981 en route to their second of four consecutive Stanley Cup titles. Carol Marcel Vadnais (born September 25, 1945 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played seventeen seasons in the National Hockey League from 1966-67 until 1982-83. ... Joe Zanussi (born September 25, 1947 in Rossland, British Columbia) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 149 games in the World Hockey Association and 87 games in the National Hockey League. ... Anders Hedberg (born February 25, 1951 in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden) is a retired former professional ice hockey player who was one of the first European-born players to make an impact in North America. ... Ulf Nilsson played for the the Winnipeg Jets ... WHA redirects here. ... The Stanley Cup (French: ) is an ice hockey club championship trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs champion. ...

The Rangers stayed competitive through the 1980s and early 1990s, making the playoffs each year except for one but never going very far. An exception was 1985–86, when the Rangers, behind rookie goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck, upended the Patrick Division-winning Flyers in five games followed by a six-game win over the Washington Capitals in the Patrick Division Finals. Montreal disposed of the Rangers in the Wales Conference Finals behind a rookie goaltender of their own, Patrick Roy. The Rangers then acquired superstar center Marcel Dionne after almost 12 years as a Los Angeles King the next year. In 1988, Dionne moved into third place in career goals scored (since bettered by Brett Hull). But Dionne's always-churning legs started to slow the next year, thereby ensuring that his goals came further and further apart. “Because you love the game so much, you think it will never end,” said Dionne, who spent nine games in the minors before retiring in 1989. He would only play 49 playoff games in 17 seasons with the Rangers, Kings, and Detroit Red Wings. John Vanbiesbrouck (born September 4, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan) is a retired American professional ice hockey goaltender, who was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007. ... The NHLs Patrick Division was formed in 1974 as part of the Clarence Campbell Conference. ... 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 (NHL). ... The modernized NHL shield logo debuted in 2005, replacing the orange and black shield, which had been used since the leagues inception. ... Patrick Jacques Roy (pronounced ), (born October 5, 1965, in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada) is a retired ice hockey goaltender. ... &Marcel Elphege ;Little Beaver Dionne (born August 3, 1951, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers. ... The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. ... Brett Andrew Hull (born August 9, 1964 in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Chicago, Winnipeg and Vancouver) is a former NHL player, the current interim co-general manager of the Dallas Stars, and the son of legendary player Bobby Hull and nephew of Dennis Hull. ... Wikinews has related news: NHL: Detroit wins the 2008 Stanley Cup The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions. ...

The many playoff failures convinced Rangers fans that this was a manifestation of the Curse of 1940, which is said to either have begun when the Rangers management burnt the mortgage to Madison Square Garden in the bowl of the Stanley Cup after the 1940 victory or by Red Dutton following the collapse of the New York Americans franchise. In the early 1980s, Islander fans began chanting "1940! 1940!" to taunt the Rangers. Fans in other cities soon picked up the chant. The Curse of 1940 is a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League didnt win the leagues championship trophy, the Stanley Cup, from 1940 to 1994. ... Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially simply as The Garden, has been the name of four arenas in New York City. ... Mervyn Red Dutton (July 23, 1898 - March 15, 1987) was an NHL player from 1921 to 1936 and NHL President (1943-1946). ... The New York Americans were a NHL hockey team, the third expansion team in league history and the second to play in the United States. ...

Frustration was at its peak when the 1991–92 squad captured the Presidents' Trophy. They took a 2-1 series lead on the defending champion Pittsburgh Penguins and then faltered in three straight (most observers note a Ron Francis slapshot from the blue line that eluded Mike Richter as the series' turning point). The following year, a 1-11 finish landed the Rangers in the cellar of the Patrick Division. Coach Roger Neilson did not finish the season. The off-season hiring of controversial head coach Mike Keenan was criticized by many who pointed out Keenan's 0–3 record in the finals. The Presidents Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL) to the team which finishes with the best record in the league during the regular season. ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... Ronald Ron Francis (born March 1, 1963 in Sault Ste. ... Roger Paul Neilson, CM (June 16, 1934 - June 21, 2003) was a National Hockey League coach, and was responsible for many innovations in the game. ... Michael Edward Keenan (born October 21, 1949 in Bowmanville, Ontario) is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League, and former General Manager of the Florida Panthers. ...

During this period, the Rangers were owned by Gulf+Western, which was renamed to Paramount Communications in 1989, and sold to Viacom in 1994. Viacom then sold the team to current owners Cablevision. Gulf and Western Industries, Inc. ... Paramount Communications resulted from the 2000 restructuring and renaming of Gulf and Western Industries, Inc. ... Viacom (NYSE: VIA) (NYSE: VIAb) is an American media conglomerate with various worldwide interests in cable and satellite television networks (MTV Networks and BET), and movie production and distribution (the Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks movie studios). ... For other uses, see Cablevision (disambiguation). ...

1993–94 Stanley Cup: the ending of the curse

The 1993–94 season was a magical one for Rangers fans, as Keenan led the Rangers to their first Stanley Cup championship in 54 years.^[2] Two years prior, they picked up center Mark Messier, who was an integral part of the Edmonton Oilers' Cup-winning teams. Adam Graves, who also defected from the Oilers, joined the Rangers as well. Other ex-Oilers on the Blueshirts included trade deadline acquisitions Craig MacTavish (now Oilers head coach) and Glenn Anderson. Brian Leetch and Sergei Zubov were a solid 1-2 punch on defence. In fact, Zubov led the team in scoring that season with 89 points, and continued to be an all-star defenceman throughout his career. Graves would set a team record with 52 goals, breaking the old record of 50 held by Vic Hadfield. This record would later be broken by Jaromir Jagr on April 8, 2006 against the Boston Bruins. Not to be confused with Marc Messier, an actor from Quebec. ... The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... Adam Graves, playing for the New York Rangers. ... Craig MacTavish (born August 15, 1958 in London, Ontario, Canada) is the head coach of the National Hockey Leagues Edmonton Oilers. ... Glenn Anderson (b. ... Brian Leetch (born March 3, 1968 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA) is a professional ice hockey defenseman in the NHL, though he is currently an unsigned unrestricted free agent. ... Sergei Zubov (born July 22, 1970, in Moscow, USSR) is a defenseman for the Dallas Stars of the NHL. // Playing career He is considered one of the better offensive defensemen in the NHL today. ... Defence (defense in the U.S.A.) in hockey is a player position with a primary responsibility to prevent the opposing team from scoring goals. ... All-star (also, Allstar or All Star) is a term with meanings in both the worlds of sports and entertainment. ... Vic Hadfield (born 4 October 1940 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey player. ... Jaromír Jágr (pronounced , born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a National Hockey League right winger and the current captain for the New York Rangers. ... is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Bruins are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ...

After clinching the Presidents' Trophy by finishing with the best record in the NHL at 52–24–8, setting a franchise record with 112 points, the Rangers were pitted against their division rival, the eighth-seeded Islanders, in the first round of the playoffs. The Islanders proved to be little competition, as they were swept in four games by an aggregate score of 22-3. Rangers goaltender Mike Richter earned a pair of shutouts in the series, while supposed Islander upgrade Ron Hextall had a 5.50 GAA to Richter's 0.75. In the second round, the Washington Capitals were dismissed in five games, which set the stage for a matchup with a third division rival, the New Jersey Devils, in the Conference Finals. Despite a 0–6 regular season record against the Rangers, the Devils took them to a full seven games. The series was highlighted by three dramatic multiple overtime games, in which the Rangers were victorious in two. Stephane Matteau scored both of those overtime goals, the first coming during game three at 6:13 of the second overtime period. However, after the fifth game, the Rangers trailed in the series 3-2, and, facing elimination, captain Mark Messier boldly guaranteed a victory in game six back at the Meadowlands in New Jersey—^[10] The Presidents Trophy is an award presented by the National Hockey League (NHL) to the team which finishes with the best record in the league during the regular season. ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, a hamlet located on Long Island in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. ... Mike Richter Mike Richter (born September 22, 1966 in Abington, Pennsylvania) is a former NHL goaltender. ... Ron niggerdick Hextall (born May 3, 1964 in Brandon, Manitoba) is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender most often associated with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. ... 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 (NHL). ... The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. ... Stephane Matteau (b. ... In ice hockey each team has a designated captain. ... Continental Airlines Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ...

The back-pages of New York's tabloid newspapers carried the Messier quote "We'll win tonight," and Messier did not disappoint. Halfway through the game the Rangers trailed 2–0 before Messier set up Alexei Kovalev late in the second period to bring them to within a goal of tying the game. In what is now considered one of the greatest individual performances in sports history, Messier delivered a natural hat trick in the third period to give the Rangers a 4–2 win to send the series to a decisive seventh game to be played at Madison Square Garden. In that seventh game, a Leetch goal midway through the second period stood until Valeri Zelepukin tied the game for the Devils by stuffing the puck under Richter's pads with 7.7 seconds remaining in regulation. It appeared once again that the Curse of 1940 would undo the Rangers. Surprisingly, Matteau's second overtime winner of the series, coming at 4:24 of the second overtime period, would clinch the series for the Rangers. Rangers radio announcer Howie Rose called the play in dramatic fashion shouting simply, "Matteau! Matteau! Stephane Matteau!"^[11] Alexei Alex Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: , Aleksey Vyacheslavovich Kovalyov; born February 24, 1973, in Togliatti, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice hockey player in the NHL currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens as a right winger and an alternate captain. ... The history of sport probably extends as far back as the existence of people as purposive beings. ... For other uses, see Hat Trick (disambiguation). ... Valeri Zelepukin (born September 17, 1968 in Voskresensk, Soviet Union) is a Russian ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks between 1991 and 2001. ... The Curse of 1940 is a superstitious explanation for why the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League didnt win the leagues championship trophy, the Stanley Cup, from 1940 to 1994. ... Howie Rose (born 1954) is an American sportscaster with the New York Mets and the New York Islanders for WFAN and Fox Sports New York. ...

The Stanley Cup Finals pitted the Rangers against the upstart Vancouver Canucks who were the seventh seed in the Western Conference. After dropping game one in overtime 3–2, largely due to Canucks' goaltender Kirk McLean's 52-save performance, the Rangers came back to win the next three games to take a commanding 3–1 series lead. The Rangers lost game five in New York and then Game 6 in Vancouver, forcing another seventh game at Madison Square Garden. There, the Rangers would finally prevail. Goals from Leetch, Graves, and Messier beat Vancouver captain Trevor Linden's pair of markers and sealed the seventh game with a 3–2 victory, clinching the Rangers' first Stanley Cup win in 54 years. Leetch became the first American-born player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, the first non-Canadian to win it, and Messier became the first Ranger captain to hoist the Cup on Garden ice, as well as the first player in NHL history to captain two different teams to a Stanley Cup. The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. ... The Western Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League used to divide teams. ... Kirk Alan McLean (born June 26, 1966 in Willowdale, Ontario, now part of Toronto), is a retired professional ice hockey goaltender most famous for his long and successful stint with the National Hockey Leagues Vancouver Canucks. ... For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... Trevor Linden, OBC, (born April 11, 1970 in Medicine Hat, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. ... Conn Smythe Trophy on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Conn Smythe Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the most valuable player during the National Hockey Leagues Stanley Cup playoffs. ...

1994–2004: expensive acquisitions

Despite having coached the Rangers to a regular season first place finish and the Stanley Cup, head coach Mike Keenan left after a dispute with General Manager Neil Smith. During the 1994–95 lockout-shortened season, the Rangers struggled to find their form and lost in the second round of the playoffs. They snuck in with the 8th seed and defeated Quebec in the first round, but were swept by Philadelphia in the 2nd round. Succeeding Rangers coach Colin Campbell orchestrated a deal that sent Sergei Zubov and center Petr Nedved to Pittsburgh in exchange for defenseman Ulf Samuelsson and left winger Luc Robitaille in the summer of 1995. Neil Smith (born January 9, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) was the general manager of the New York Islanders until he was unexpectedly relieved of his duties on July 18, 2006 after only 40 days. ... There have been several notable people named Colin Campbell: For the Scottish soldier, see Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde For the Governor of Nova Scotia, see Colin Campbell (politician) For the Scottish Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, see Colin Campbell (academic) For the oil industry analyst, see Colin... Petr Nedved (born on December 9, 1971 in Liberec, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech-born Canadian professional ice hockey player. ... Ulf Samuelsson Ulf Samuelsson (Born March 26, 1964, in Fagersta, Västmanlands län, Sweden), is a Swedish-American retired professional ice hockey player. ... Luc Robitaille playing for the Los Angeles Kings on December 21, 2005 Lucky Luc Robitaille (born February 17, 1966 in Montréal, Québec, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey player. ...

Wayne Gretzky in a Rangers uniform in 1997

The Rangers landed an aging Wayne Gretzky in 1996, but even with The Great One, they would fizzle out. Their 1994 stars were aging and many retired or dropped off in performance. Gretzky's greatest accomplishment was leading them to the 1997 Eastern Conference finals, where they lost 4–1 to the Eric Lindros-led Philadelphia Flyers. After General Manager Neil Smith ran Messier, a former Oiler teammate of Gretzky's, out of town in the summer of 1997 and failed in a bid to replace him with Colorado Avalanche superstar Joe Sakic,^[12] the Rangers began a streak of seven seasons without making the playoffs, despite routinely having the highest payroll in the league. Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, Ontario) is a retired Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, Ontario) is a retired Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ... Eric Bryan Lindros (born February 28, 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ... Neil Smith (born January 9, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) was the general manager of the New York Islanders until he was unexpectedly relieved of his duties on July 18, 2006 after only 40 days. ... The Colorado Avalanche are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver, Colorado, United States. ... Joseph Steve Sakic (IPA: [3]) (born July 7, 1969 in Burnaby, British Columbia) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre, who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche franchise. ...

In March 2000, Smith was fired along with head coach John Muckler, and, that summer, James Dolan hired Glen Sather to replace him.^[13] By the end of the 2000–01 season, the Rangers had landed a lot of star power. Mark Messier had returned to New York, Theoren Fleury joined the Rangers after spending most of his career with the Calgary Flames,^[14] and Eric Lindros was traded to the Rangers from the Philadelphia Flyers.^[15] The Rangers also acquired Pavel Bure late in the 2001-02 season from the Florida Panthers.^[16] It was the rookie season of goalie Dan Blackburn, who made the NHL All-Rookie Team even as the Rangers fell back to last place in the conference.^[17] Despite these high-priced acquisitions the Rangers still finished out of the playoffs. Later years saw other stars such as Alexei Kovalev, Jaromir Jagr, Martin Rucinsky and Bobby Holik added, but in 2002–03 and 2003–04, the team again missed the playoffs. Blackburn started strongly in 2002–03, but burned out after 17 games. He missed 2003–04 due to mononucleosis and a damaged nerve in his left shoulder. Blackburn could not rehabilitate the damaged nerve, and was forced to retire at age 22.^[18] John Mucks Muckler (born April 13, 1934) was most recently the General Manager of the Ottawa Senators NHL ice hockey Club. ... James L. Dolan (born 1956) is Chairman of New York Citys Madison Square Garden in the United States, as well as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cablevision Systems Corporation. ... Glen Slats Sather (born September 2, 1943 in High River, Alberta, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey left winger in the World Hockey Association and National Hockey League and current President and General Manager of the New York Rangers of the NHL. He played for the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh... Theoren Wallace Fleury (born June 29, 1968 in Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Canada, raised in Russell, Manitoba, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey player. ... The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and play out of the Pengrowth Saddledome. ... Eric Bryan Lindros (born February 28, 1973 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ... The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Pavel Vladimirovich Bure (Russian: ; born on March 31, 1971 in Moscow, USSR) is a former professional ice hockey player. ... The 2001-02 NHL season was the 85th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... For the animal species by this name, see Florida Panther. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The NHL All-Rookie Team is chosen by the Professional Hockey Writers Association from the best rookies in the National Hockey League at each position for the season just concluded based on their performance in that year. ... Alexei Alex Vyacheslavovich Kovalev (Russian: , Aleksey Vyacheslavovich Kovalyov; born February 24, 1973, in Togliatti, U.S.S.R.) is a Russian professional ice hockey player in the NHL currently playing with the Montreal Canadiens as a right winger and an alternate captain. ... Jaromír Jágr (pronounced , born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a National Hockey League right winger and the current captain for the New York Rangers. ... Martin Ručinský (born March 11, 1971 in Most, Czech Republic) is a professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. ... Robert Holik (born January 1, 1971 in Jihlava, Czech Republic) is a professional ice hockey player for the New Jersey Devils of the NHL. He began playing in the NHL after being selected tenth overall by the Hartford Whalers in the 1989 entry draft. ... Infectious mononucleosis (also known as mono, the kissing disease, Pfeiffers disease, and, in British English, glandular fever) is a disease seen most commonly in adolescents and young adults, characterized by fever, sore throat and fatigue. ... This article is about the body part. ...

2005–present: post-lockout success

Towards the end of the 2003–04 season Sather finally gave in to a rebuilding process by trading away Leetch, Kovalev, and eight others for numerous prospects and draft picks. With the retirements of Bure and Messier as well as Lindros signing with the Maple Leafs, the post-lockout Rangers, under new head coach Tom Renney, moved away from high-priced veterans towards a group of talented young players, such as Petr Prucha, Dominic Moore, and Blair Betts. However, the focus of the team remained on veteran superstar Jaromir Jagr. The Rangers were expected to struggle during the 2005–06 season for their eighth consecutive season out of the postseason. For example, Sports Illustrated declared them the worst team in the league in their season preview,^[19] but behind stellar performances by Swedish rookie goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, Martin Straka, Prucha, and Jagr, the Rangers finished the season with their best record since 1993–94 (44–26–12). Tom Renney (born March 1, 1955 in Cranbrook, British Columbia) is a Canadian ice hockey coach, currently head coach of the New York Rangers of the NHL. He has also coached in the Canadian Hockey League and has coached the Canadian national mens hockey team. ... Petr Průcha (born September 14, 1982, in Chrudim, Czechoslovakia) is a professional ice hockey forward for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. ... Dominic Moore (b. ... Blair Betts (b. ... Jaromír Jágr (pronounced , born February 15, 1972 in Kladno, Czechoslovakia, now the Czech Republic) is a National Hockey League right winger and the current captain for the New York Rangers. ... The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... Henrik Lundqvist [hÉ›n. ... Martin Straka (born September 3, 1972) in Plzeň, Czechoslovakia is a player in the National Hockey League. ...

Jaromir Jagr broke the Rangers' single-season points record with a first-period assist in a 5–1 win against the New York Islanders on March 29, 2006.^[20] The assist gave him 110 points on the season, breaking Jean Ratelle's record.^[21] Less than two weeks later, on April 8, Jagr scored his 53rd goal of the season against the Boston Bruins, breaking the club record previously held by Adam Graves.^[22] Two games prior, on April 4, the Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2, in a shootout, to clinch a playoff spot for the first time since the 1996-97 season.^[23] On April 18, the Rangers lost to the Ottawa Senators 5–1, and, due to wins by division rivals New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, the Rangers fell back to third place in the Atlantic Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference to end the season.^[24] In the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals the Rangers drew a matchup with the Devils and were defeated in a four-game sweep. In the process they were outscored 17–4, as New Jersey netminder Martin Brodeur took two shutouts and a 1.00 goals-against average to Lundqvist's 4.25. In the first game of the series Jagr suffered an undisclosed injury to his left shoulder, diminishing his usefulness as the series went on. Jagr missed game two of the series and was back in the lineup for game three. He was held to one shot on goal. On his first shift of game four, Jagr re-injured his shoulder and was unable to return. The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, a hamlet located on Long Island in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jean Ratelle (born October 3, 1940) is a former Canadian ice hockey player and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. ... is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Boston Bruins are a professional mens ice hockey team based in Boston, Massachusetts. ... Adam Graves, playing for the New York Rangers. ... is the 94th day of the year (95th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The classic NHL shield logo The 1996-97 NHL season was the 80th regular season of the National Hockey League. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Ottawa Senators (disambiguation). ... The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. ... The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... Eastern Conference logo, circa 2006 French version of the Eastern Conference logo The Eastern Conference is one of two conferences in the National Hockey League (NHL) used to divide teams. ... The NHL unveiled a new logo for the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs. ... Martin Pierre Brodeur (IPA: ) (born May 6, 1972, in Montreal, Quebec) is a professional ice hockey goaltender who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the New Jersey Devils. ... Goals against average (GAA) is an ice hockey statistic that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender. ...

Jagr fell two points short of winning his sixth Art Ross Trophy as scoring champion in 2005–06 (the San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton claimed the award, his first, with 125 points), but Jagr did win his third Pearson Award as the players' choice for the most outstanding player. He has thus tied Guy Lafleur in third, and needs one more to tie his ex-centerman, Mario Lemieux, in second and two more to tie Wayne Gretzky in first for times receiving the Pearson Award. On opening night of the 2006–07 season, Jagr was named the first team captain since Messier's retirement.^[25] The Art Ross Trophy on display at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. ... The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California, United States. ... Joseph Eric Thornton (born July 2, 1979, in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey centre in the National Hockey League. ... Lester B. Pearson Award on display at the Hockey Hall of Fame The Lester B. Pearson Award is awarded annually to the National Hockey Leagues outstanding player in the regular season, as judged by members of the NHL Players Association (NHLPA). ... Guy Damien Lafleur, OC, CQ, (born September 20, 1951 in Thurso, Quebec), is one of the greatest and most popular players ever to play professional ice hockey. ... Mario Lemieux (born October 5, 1965 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played 17 seasons for the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1984 and 2005. ... Wayne Douglas Gretzky, OC (born 26 January 1961 in Brantford, Ontario) is a retired Canadian-American professional ice hockey player who is currently part-owner and head coach of the Phoenix Coyotes. ...

With the Rangers doing so well in 2005–06, expectations were raised for the 2006–07 season, evidenced by Sports Illustrated then predicting the Rangers would finish first in their division.^[26] Realizing that the team had trouble scoring goals in the 2005-06 campaign, the Rangers went out and signed long-time Red Wing Brendan Shanahan to a one-year contract. However, the organization remains committed to its rebuilding program despite the signing of the 37-year-old winger.^[27] The first issue of Sports Illustrated, August 16, 1954, showing Milwaukee Braves star Eddie Mathews at bat in Milwaukee County Stadium. ... Wikinews has related news: NHL: Detroit wins the 2008 Stanley Cup The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions. ... For the Australian author and journalist, see Brendan Shanahan (author). ...

Though the Rangers started a bit slow in the first half of the 2006–07 season, the second half was dominated by the stellar goaltending of Henrik Lundqvist. The acquisition of Sean Avery brought new life to the team, and the Rangers finished ahead of Tampa Bay and the Islanders to face Atlanta in the first round of the playoffs. The Rangers swept the series thanks to play from all around the ice. However, the Rangers lost the next round to Buffalo four games to two. Sean Avery (born April 10, 1980 in Pickering, Ontario) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida, USA. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). ... The New York Islanders are a professional ice hockey team based in Uniondale, a hamlet located on Long Island in Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States. ... The Thrashers take the puck into the offensive zone against the St. ... The 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs of the National Hockey League began on April 11, 2007. ... {{NHL Team | team_name = Buffalo Sabres | bg_color = #002D62 | text_color = #FDBB30 | logo_image = Sabres. ...

At the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, the Rangers chose Alexei Cherepanov 17th overall. Cherepanov had been ranked by Central Scouting as the number one European skater and was considered to be a top five pick leading up to the draft, but fell due to teams being unsure whether he would ever come to the NHL from Russia.^[28] The 2007 free agency season started with a bang for the Rangers signing two high profile centerman, Scott Gomez from the New Jersey Devils for a seven-year, $51.5 million dollar contract as well as Chris Drury from the Buffalo Sabres for a five-year deal worth $32.25 million.^[29] The moves, along with retaining most other key players, have been met favorably as the Rangers appeared to be strong Stanley Cup contenders,^[30] making the playoffs for the third consecutive season and the second round for the second season in a row. Despite these streaks, the Rangers failed to meet expectations as they lost their second round series 4-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 2007 NHL Entry Draft Logo. ... Alexei Cherepanov (born January 15, 1989) is a professional Russian ice hockey winger, currently playing for the Avangard Omsk of the Russian Super League. ... Scott Gomez (born December 23, 1979 in Anchorage, Alaska) is an American professional ice hockey center of both Mexican and Colombian descent, playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. ... For the British artist, see Chris Drury (artist). ... The Pittsburgh Penguins are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...

Season-by-season record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Rangers. For the full season-by-season history, see New York Rangers seasons This is a list of seasons completed by the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. ...

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against, PIM = Penalties in minutes

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