The 2013–14 New York Rangers season was the franchise's
87th season of play and their 88th season overall. It was the Rangers' first season in the newly created
Metropolitan Division
The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division (often referred to simply as the "Metro Division") was formed in 2013 as one of the two divisions in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference as part of a league realignment. It is als ...
, which was created during the NHL's realignment in the 2013 offseason. The Rangers won 25 road games in the regular season, setting a franchise record. The Rangers returned to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since their championship in the 1993–94 season, losing in five games to the
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
.
Off-season
The Rangers first order of business for the 2013–14 season was to find a new head coach after letting
John Tortorella go on May 29, 2013. The Rangers hired recently fired Canucks coach
Alain Vigneault on June 21. Coincidentally, Tortorella would be hired as the new Canucks coach only days after Vigneault was hired by the Rangers. The Rangers finished their coaching staff on August 6 by hiring
Scott Arniel as an associate coach, along with former players
Ulf Samuelsson and
Daniel Lacroix as assistant coaches.
Pre-season
The New York Rangers lost five of their six pre-season games, during which they scored nine goals and allowed 22 goals against. They went 2-for-22 on the power play and allowed five power play goals against in the last three games.
Regular season
Due to final stages of renovations at
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City. It is located in Midtown Manhattan between Seventh Avenue (Manhattan), Seventh and Eighth Avenue (Manhattan), Eig ...
, the Rangers opened the season on a nine-game road trip from October 3 to 24, during which the team went 3–6–0. The Rangers had a franchise-record nine-game homestand from December 7 to 23, during which they had a record of 3–4–2.
As part of the
2014 NHL Stadium Series
The 2014 NHL Stadium Series (branded the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series) was a series of four outdoor regular season National Hockey League (NHL) games played during the 2013–14 season. It was the inaugural season of the NHL Stadium Se ...
games, the Rangers played two consecutive
outdoor games at
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx in New York City. It is the home field of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
The stadium opened in April 2009, replacing the Yankee S ...
on January 26 against the
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
(7–3 win) and on January 29 against the
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
(2–1 win).
The NHL took a
two-week break from February 9 to February 25 for the
Olympics
The modern Olympic Games (Olympics; ) are the world's preeminent international sporting events. They feature summer and winter sports competitions in which thousands of athletes from around the world participate in a variety of competit ...
. The Rangers had seven players represent their countries:
Ryan Callahan,
Ryan McDonagh
Ryan Patrick McDonagh (born June 13, 1989) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted in the first round, 12th overall, by the Montreal Canadie ...
and
Derek Stepan for the
United States
The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...
;
Rick Nash
Richard Nash (born June 16, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who serves as the director of player development for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). After being selected List of first overall ...
for
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its Provinces and territories of Canada, ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the world's List of coun ...
;
Mats Zuccarello
Mats André Zuccarello Aasen (born 1 September 1987) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey Winger (ice hockey), winger for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the New York Rangers and Dallas Stars. Prio ...
for
Norway
Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen and the archipelago of Svalbard also form part of the Kingdom of ...
; and
Carl Hagelin
Carl Oliver Hagelin (born 23 August 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, and Washin ...
and
Henrik Lundqvist for
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic count ...
.
On April 7, with a New Jersey Devils loss to the
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
, the Rangers clinched a playoff spot for the fourth consecutive season, and for the eighth time out of nine seasons.
On April 10, with a 2–1 win over the
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
and a
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
4–2 loss to the
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
, the Rangers clinched second place in their division and home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Standings
Schedule and results
Pre-season
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New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
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Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
, , 1–4 , , 1–2–0
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Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 3–5 , , 1–3–0
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Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 0–5 , , 1–4–0
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Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 1–4 , , 1–5–0
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, colspan=5 , Game was played at the
MGM Grand Garden Arena
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is a 17,000-seat multi-purpose arena within the MGM Grand Las Vegas, MGM Grand resort, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The venue opened on December 31, 1993, with a concert by Barbra Streisand, and s ...
in
Paradise, Nevada
Paradise is an Unincorporated towns in Nevada, unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States, adjacent to the city of Las Vegas. It was formed on December 8, 1950. Its population was 191,238 at the ...
, as part of the
Frozen Fury series of exhibition games.
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Regular season
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Phoenix Coyotes
The Arizona Coyotes are an inactive professional ice hockey team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area. They competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division (1996–1998, 2021–2024) and ...
, , 1–4 , ,
Lundqvist , , 0–1–0
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Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , 1–1–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 3 , , 8 , , @
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
, , 2–9 , , Lundqvist , , 1–2–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 4 , , 10 , , @
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are a professional ice hockey team based in Anaheim, California. The Ducks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confere ...
, , 0–6 , , Lundqvist , , 1–3–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 5 , , 12 , , @
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues are a professional ice hockey team based in St. Louis. The Blues compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 3–5 , ,
Biron , , 1–4–0
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Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals (colloquially known as the Caps) are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. The Capitals compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NH ...
, , 2–0 , , Lundqvist , , 2–4–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 7 , , 19 , , @
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The club w ...
, , 0–4 , , Lundqvist , , 2–5–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 8 , , 24 , , @
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 1–2 , ,
Talbot , , 2–6–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 9 , , 26 , , @
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings (colloquially referred to as the Wings) are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit. The Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the East ...
, , 3–2 (OT) , , Talbot , , 3–6–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 10 , , 28 , ,
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 0–2 , , Lundqvist , , 3–7–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 11 , , 29 , , @
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders (colloquially known as the Isles) are a professional ice hockey team based in Elmont, New York. The Islanders compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (N ...
, , 3–2 , , Talbot , , 4–7–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 12 , , 31 , ,
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Con ...
, , 2–0 , , Lundqvist , , 5–7–0
, -
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 13 , , 2 , ,
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes (colloquially known as the Canes) are a professional ice hockey team based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Con ...
, , 5–1 , , Lundqvist , , 6–7–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 14 , , 4 , , Anaheim Ducks , , 1–2 , , Lundqvist , , 6–8–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 15 , , 6 , ,
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
, , 5–1 , , Lundqvist , , 7–8–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 16 , , 7 , , @
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...
, , 4–2 , , Talbot , , 8–8–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 17 , , 10 , ,
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The team initially played it ...
, , 4–3 , , Lundqvist , , 9–8–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 18 , , 12 , , New Jersey Devils , , 3–2 , , Lundqvist , , 9–9–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 19 , , 16 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 1–0 , , Talbot , , 10–9–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 20 , , 17 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 0–1 , , Lundqvist , , 10–10–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 21 , , 19 , ,
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins are a professional ice hockey team based in Boston. The Bruins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The t ...
, , 1–2 , , Lundqvist , , 10–11–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 22 , , 21 , , @
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars are a professional ice hockey team based in Dallas. The Stars compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The Stars ...
, , 3–2 , , Lundqvist , , 11–11–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 23 , , 23 , , @
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...
, , 2–0 , , Talbot , , 12–11–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 24 , , 25 , , @
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. The Lightning compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division (NHL), Atlantic Division in the ...
, , 0–5 , , Lundqvist , , 12–12–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 25 , , 27 , , @ Florida Panthers , , 5–2 , , Lundqvist , , 13–12–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 26 , , 29 , , @ Boston Bruins , , 2–3 , , Lundqvist , , 13–13–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 27 , , 30 , ,
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver. The Canucks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conferenc ...
, , 5–2 , , Talbot , , 14–13–0
, -
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 28 , , 2 , ,
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets are a professional ice hockey team based in Winnipeg. The Jets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The te ...
, , 2–5 , , Talbot , , 14–14–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 29 , , 5 , , @ Buffalo Sabres , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , 15–14–0
, - style="text-align:center; background:white;"
, 30 , , 7 , , New Jersey Devils , , 3–4 (OT) , , Lundqvist , , 15–14–1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 31 , , 8 , , Washington Capitals , , 1–4 , , Lundqvist , , 15–15–1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 32 , , 10 , , Nashville Predators , , 1–4 , , Lundqvist , , 15–16–1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 33 , , 12 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 2–4 , , Lundqvist , , 15–17–1
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 34 , , 15 , ,
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames are a professional ice hockey team based in Calgary. The Flames compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. The ...
, , 4–3 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 16–17–1
, - style="text-align:center; background:white;"
, 35 , , 18 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–4 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 16–17–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 36 , , 20 , , New York Islanders , , 3–5 , , Lundqvist , , 16–18–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 37 , , 22 , ,
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...
, , 4–1 , , Talbot , , 17–18–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 38 , , 23 , ,
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs (officially the Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club and often referred to as the Leafs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Toronto. The Maple Leafs compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the A ...
, , 2–1 (SO) , , Talbot , , 18–18–2
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, 39 , , 27 , , @ Washington Capitals , , 2–3 , , Talbot , , 18–19–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 40 , , 29 , , @ Tampa Bay Lightning , , 4–3 , , Lundqvist , , 19–19–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 41 , , 31 , , @ Florida Panthers , , 2–1 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 20–19–2
, -
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 42 , , 3 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–5 , , Lundqvist , , 20–20–2
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 43 , , 4 , , @ Toronto Maple Leafs , , 7–1 , , Talbot , , 21–20–2
, - style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white"
, 44 , , 6 , , Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–4 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 21–20–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 45 , , 8 , , @
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (spelled Black Hawks until 1986, and known colloquially as the Hawks) are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago. The Blackhawks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (N ...
, , 3–2 , , Lundqvist , , 22–20–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 46 , , 10 , , Dallas Stars , , 3–2 , , Lundqvist , , 23–20–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 47 , , 12 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , 24–20–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 48 , , 14 , , Tampa Bay Lightning , , 1–2 , , Lundqvist , , 24–21–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 49 , , 16 , , Detroit Red Wings , , 1–0 , , Lundqvist , , 25–21–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 50 , , 18 , , @
Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators (), officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa. The Senators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Di ...
, , 4–1 , , Talbot , , 26–21–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 51 , , 19 , , Washington Capitals , , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , 27–21–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 52 , , 21 , , New York Islanders , , 3–5 , , Talbot , , 27–22–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 53 , , 23 , , St. Louis Blues , , 1–2 , , Lundqvist , , 27–23–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 54 , , 26 , , @ New Jersey Devils , , 7–3 , , Lundqvist , , 28–23–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 55 , , 29 , , @ New York Islanders , , 2–1 , , Lundqvist , , 29–23–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 56 , , 31 , , New York Islanders , , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , 30–23–3
, -
, colspan=6 , Games were played at
Yankee Stadium
Yankee Stadium is a baseball stadium located in the Bronx in New York City. It is the home field of Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees and New York City FC of Major League Soccer.
The stadium opened in April 2009, replacing the Yankee S ...
in
The Bronx
The Bronx ( ) is the northernmost of the five Boroughs of New York City, boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the U.S. state of New York (state), New York. It shares a land border with Westchester County, New York, West ...
,
New York
New York most commonly refers to:
* New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States
* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
New York may also refer to:
Places United Kingdom
* ...
.
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Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche (colloquially known as the Avs) are a professional ice hockey team based in Denver. The Avalanche compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Con ...
, , 5–1 , , Lundqvist , , 31–23–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 58 , , 6 , ,
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton. The Oilers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. Th ...
, , 1–2 , , Talbot , , 31–24–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 59 , , 7 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 4–3 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 32–24–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 60 , , 27 , , Chicago Blackhawks , , 2–1 , , Talbot , , 33–24–3
, -
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 61 , , 1 , , @ Philadelphia Flyers , , 2–4 , , Lundqvist , , 33–25–3
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 62 , , 2 , , Boston Bruins , , 3–6 , , Lundqvist , , 33–26–3
, - style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white"
, 63 , , 5 , , Toronto Maple Leafs , , 2–3 (OT) , , Lundqvist , , 33–26–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 64 , , 7 , , @ Carolina Hurricanes , , 4–2 , , Lundqvist , , 34–26–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 65 , , 9 , , Detroit Red Wings , , 3–0 , , Lundqvist , , 35–26–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 66 , , 11 , , @ Carolina Hurricanes , , 1–3 , , Lundqvist , , 35–27–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 67 , , 13 , , @ Minnesota Wild , , 1–2 , , Talbot , , 35–28–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 68 , , 14 , , @ Winnipeg Jets , , 4–2 , , Lundqvist , , 36–28–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 69 , , 16 , , San Jose Sharks , , 0–1 , , Lundqvist , , 36–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 70 , , 18 , , @ Ottawa Senators , , 8–4 , , Lundqvist , , 37–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 71 , , 21 , , @ Columbus Blue Jackets , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , 38–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 72 , , 22 , , @ New Jersey Devils , , 2–0 , , Lundqvist , , 39–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 73 , , 24 , , Phoenix Coyotes , , 4–3 OT , , Lundqvist , , 40–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 74 , , 26 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , 41–29–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"
, 75 , , 28 , , @ Calgary Flames , , 3–4 , , Lundqvist , , 41–30–4
, - style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"
, 76 , , 30 , , @ Edmonton Oilers , , 5–0 , , Talbot , , 42–30–4
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, 77 , , 1 , , @ Vancouver Canucks , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , 43–30–4
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, 78 , , 3 , , @ Colorado Avalanche , , 2–3 (SO) , , Lundqvist , , 43–30–5
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, 79 , , 5 , , Ottawa Senators , , 2–3 , , Lundqvist , , 43–31–5
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, 80 , , 8 , , Carolina Hurricanes , , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , 44–31–5
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, 81 , , 10 , , Buffalo Sabres , , 2–1 , , Lundqvist , , 45–31–5
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, 82 , , 12 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 0–1 (OT) , , Talbot , , 45–31–6
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Playoffs
The New York Rangers ended the 2013–14 regular season as the
Metropolitan Division
The National Hockey League's Metropolitan Division (often referred to simply as the "Metro Division") was formed in 2013 as one of the two divisions in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference as part of a league realignment. It is als ...
's second seed. They defeated the third seed
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
in the first round, 4–3. Then they faced the first seed
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
in the second round of the playoffs. For the first time in Rangers history, the team came back from a 3–1 series deficit to win the series in seven games to reach the third round for the first time since 1997. Next, they defeated the
Atlantic Division's third seed
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
in the Eastern Conference Final in the third round, 4–2, and became the Eastern Conference Champions. They are the first team in NHL history that played the maximum of 14 games over the first two rounds and still had enough to advance to the final. After 20 years, the Rangers headed to the Stanley Cup Finals, where they faced the Western Conference champion
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, marking the first time since the
Yankees and the
Dodgers played in the
1981 World Series
The 1981 World Series was the World Series, championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1981 Major League Baseball season, 1981 season. The 78th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the American Lea ...
that teams from
New York City
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States, located at the southern tip of New York State on one of the world's largest natural harbors. The city comprises five boroughs, each coextensive w ...
and
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of municipalities in California, most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, Financial District, Los Angeles, financial, and Culture of Los Angeles, ...
met for a
major professional sports championship.
The Rangers lost three games in overtime and lost the series 4–1.
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Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia. The Flyers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), Eastern Conference. The team play ...
, , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 1–0
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, 2 , , April 20 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 2–4 , , Lundqvist , , Series tied 1–1
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, 3 , , April 22 , , @ Philadelphia Flyers , , 4–1 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 2–1
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, 4 , , April 25 , , @ Philadelphia Flyers , , 1–2 , , Lundqvist , , Series tied 2–2
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, 5 , , April 27 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 4–2 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 3–2
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, 6 , , April 29 , , @ Philadelphia Flyers , , 2–5 , , Lundqvist , , Series tied 3–3
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, 7 , , April 30 , , Philadelphia Flyers , , 2–1 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers win 4–3
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, 1 , , May 2 , , @
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins (colloquially known as the Pens) are a professional ice hockey team based in Pittsburgh. The Penguins compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference (NHL), E ...
, , 3–2
OT , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 1–0
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, 2 , , May 4 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–3 , , Lundqvist , , Series tied 1–1
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, 3 , , May 5 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 0–2 , , Lundqvist , , Penguins lead 2–1
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, 4 , , May 7 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–4 , , Lundqvist , , Penguins lead 3–1
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, 5 , , May 9 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 5–1 , , Lundqvist , , Penguins lead 3–2
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, 6 , , May 11 , , Pittsburgh Penguins , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , Series tied 3–3
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, 7 , , May 13 , , @ Pittsburgh Penguins , , 2–1 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers win 4–3
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, 1 , , May 17 , , @
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens (), officially ' ( Canadian Hockey Club) and colloquially known as the Habs, are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal. The Canadiens compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic D ...
, , 7–2 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 1–0
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, 2 , , May 19 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 3–1 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 2–0
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, 3 , , May 22 , , Montreal Canadiens , , 2–3
OT , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 2–1
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, 4 , , May 25 , , Montreal Canadiens , , 3–2
OT , , Lundqvist , , Rangers lead 3–1
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, 5 , , May 27 , , @ Montreal Canadiens , , 4–7 , , Talbot , , Rangers lead 3–2
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, 6 , , May 29 , , Montreal Canadiens , , 1–0 , , Lundqvist , , Rangers win 4–2
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Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles. The Kings compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Conference. ...
, , 2–3
OT , , Lundqvist , , Kings lead 1–0
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, 2 , , June 7 , , @ Los Angeles Kings , , 4–5
2OT , , Lundqvist , , Kings lead 2–0
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, 3 , , June 9 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 0–3 , , Lundqvist , , Kings lead 3–0
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, 4 , , June 11 , , Los Angeles Kings , , 2–1 , , Lundqvist , , Kings lead 3–1
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, 5 , , June 13 , , @ Los Angeles Kings , , 2–3
2OT , , Lundqvist , , Kings win 4–1
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Player statistics
Final stats
;Skaters
;Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Rangers. Stats reflect time with the Rangers only.
‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Rangers only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.
Awards and records
Awards
Milestones
Records
Transactions
The Rangers were involved in the following
transactions during the 2013–14 season:
Trades
Free agents acquired
Free agents lost
Claimed via waivers
Lost via waivers
Lost via retirement
Player signings
Draft picks
New York Rangers' picks at the
2013 NHL entry draft, which was held in
Newark, New Jersey
Newark ( , ) is the List of municipalities in New Jersey, most populous City (New Jersey), city in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the county seat of Essex County, New Jersey, Essex County, and a principal city of the New York metropolitan area. ...
, on June 30, 2013.
;Draft notes
* The New York Rangers' first-round pick went to the
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...
as the result of a July 23, 2012, trade that sent
Rick Nash
Richard Nash (born June 16, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who serves as the director of player development for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). After being selected List of first overall ...
,
Steven Delisle and a
2013 conditional third-round pick to the Rangers in exchange for
Artem Anisimov,
Brandon Dubinsky,
Tim Erixon and this pick.
* The New York Rangers' second-round pick went to the
San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks are a professional ice hockey team based in San Jose, California. The Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division (NHL), Pacific Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Con ...
as the result of an April 2, 2013, trade that sent
Ryane Clowe to the Rangers in exchange for a
2013 third-round pick (previously acquired from Florida), a
2014 conditional round pick and this pick.
* The
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...
' third-round pick went to the New York Rangers as a result of a June 23, 2012, trade that sent a
2012 third-round pick (#89–
Brendan Leipsic) to the Predators in exchange for this pick.
* The
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets (often simply referred to as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern C ...
' third-round pick went to the New York Rangers as a result of a July 23, 2012, trade that sent
Artem Anisimov,
Brandon Dubinsky,
Tim Erixon and a
2013 first-round pick to the Blue Jackets in exchange for
Rick Nash
Richard Nash (born June 16, 1984) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who serves as the director of player development for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). After being selected List of first overall ...
,
Steven Delisle and this pick.
* The New York Rangers' fifth-round pick went to the
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators (colloquially referred to as the Preds) are a professional ice hockey team based in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Divisio ...
as the result of a June 23, 2012, trade that sent a
2012 fifth-round pick (#142–
Thomas Spelling) to the Rangers in exchange for this pick.
* The New York Rangers' seventh-round pick went to the
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are a professional ice hockey team based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The Wild compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Central Division (NHL), Central Division in the Western Conference (NHL), Western Confer ...
as the result of a February 3, 2012, trade that sent
Casey Wellman to the Rangers in exchange for
Erik Christensen and this pick.
References
2013-14
2013–14 NHL season by team
2013 in sports in New York City
2014 in sports in New York City
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2013-14 New York Rangers season
2014 Stanley Cup