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, and compiled a 29–17–2 record. The Rangers lost in the NHL semi-finals to the

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, four games to two.

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.

References

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