The 1990–91 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 65th season. During the regular season, the Rangers were 36–31–13 and finished in second place in the Patrick Division, qualifying for the playoffs. In the division semi-finals, New York lost in six games to the Washington Capitals.

Regular season

The Rangers' 91 power-play goals scored during the regular season were good enough for first place in the league, tied with the Calgary Flames. The Rangers finished second overall in power-play percentage, with 23.39% (91 for 389).

Final standings

Schedule and results

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Playoffs

Key: Win Loss

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.

Draft picks

New York's picks at the 1990 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada at the BC Place Stadium.

Supplemental Draft

New York's picks at the 1990 NHL Supplemental Draft.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1990-91 New York Rangers season New York Rangers seasons 1990–91 NHL season by team, New York Rangers 1990–91 in American ice hockey by team, New York Rangers 1990 in sports in New York City, New York Rangers 1991 in sports in New York City, New York Rangers 1990s in Manhattan Madison Square Garden