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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.

3 Rangers Who Need to up Their Game as the Playoffs Go Along
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After a successful regular season, the New York Rangers are off to a good start in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They won the Presidents’ Trophy, finishing with the most points in the league, and they dominated Game 1 with a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals. Despite their success, a few players on the roster performed below their standards during the regular season. As we move further into the playoffs, three players will be worth keeping an eye on. They are all pivotal to the Rangers’ success, and if they want to make a run to the Stanley Cup,…

Today in Hockey History: April 23
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Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley Cup Playoff history on April 23, as well. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time to relive all the best moments. A Big Date in Detroit Red Wings History The Red Wings can fondly look back on this date as they not only won a Stanley Cup on it, but one of their greatest players in franchise history left rewrote the record books. The Red Wings hosted the New…

Rangers’ Zibanejad Can Erase Scoring Struggles This Postseason
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The New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy with a 55-23-4 record thanks to excellent play from a lot of their stars. Artemi Panarin set career highs in goals (49) and points (120,) Adam Fox finished with 73 points in 72 games, Vincent Trocheck set a career high in points (77) and Chris Kreider finished with 39 goals and 36 assists. Despite their impressive record, the Rangers’ top center Mika Zibanejad went through some offensive struggles at even strength and did not play as well as he did in 2022-23. Now, the Swedish center has an opportunity to erase those…

 

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2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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Rangers FAQ

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.