The 1970–71 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 45th season.

Regular season

Final standings

Record vs. opponents

Schedule and results

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Playoffs

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Player statistics

;Skaters ;Goaltenders ^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.
^‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.

Awards and records

Transactions

Draft picks

New York's picks at the 1970 NHL amateur draft in

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, Canada.

References

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