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The New York Rangers were founded in 1926, and are known as one of the Original Six Clubs. They were founded by George “Tex” Rickard who built and owned the third version of Madison Square Garden. They have won four Stanley Cups, with the most recent coming in 1994, when they defeated the Vancouver Canucks in seven games in the Stanley Cup Final. They have reached the Stanley Cup Final on seven other occasions.

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 22
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If you were to walk through the wings of the Hockey Hall of Fame, you would see the names of a lot of players who had big moments on this day in National Hockey League history. Among the memories is the greatest player of them all having two huge career highlights, the first-ever outdoor game being played, and the most successful head coach of all-time getting his first job in the league. Gretzky Gets the Call There have been many special dates throughout the legendary career of Wayne Gretzky. However, one would think that Nov. 22 ranks right near the…

Projected Lineups for the Rangers vs Flames – 11/21/24
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The New York Rangers take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. RANGERS (12-4-1) at FLAMES (10-6-3) 9 p.m. ET; SN1, MSG Rangers projected lineup Chris Kreider — Mika Zibanejad — Reilly SmithArtemi Panarin — Vincent Trocheck — Alexis LafreniereWill Cuylle — Jonny Brodzinski — Kaapo KakkoAdam Edstrom — Sam Carrick — Jimmy Vesey K’Andre Miller — Adam FoxRyan Lindgren — Jacob TroubaZac Jones — Braden Schneider Igor ShesterkinJonathan Quick Scratched: Chad Ruhwedel, Jake Leschyshyn Injured: Filip Chytil (upper body) Status report More from THW: Flames projected lineup Jonathan…

Rangers’ Strong Start Can’t Last if the Defense Doesn’t Improve
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A 12-4-1 record. A three-game win streak. Two points out of first place in their conference. A plus-20 goal differential. A goals-allowed average of 2.4 per game. Looks pretty good for the team in question, right? Maybe. Right now, though, that gaggle of seemingly promising metrics is serving as little more than a desert mirage that’s obscuring said team’s significant shortcomings. The team in question is, of course, the New York Rangers. Despite the 2-0 start to their four-game western road trip that included a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Nov. 19 – perhaps their most spirited victory…

 

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What year were the New York Rangers founded?

The New York Rangers were founded in 1926, and are known as one of the Original Six Clubs.

When did the New York Rangers play their first game?

The New York Rangers played their first game on Nov. 16, 1926, against the Montreal Maroons. They won the game 1-0.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Rangers?

Gerard Gallant is the current head coach for the New York Rangers.