New York Rangers

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Professional ice hockey team in New York City


The New York Rangers are a professional ice hockey team based in New York City. They are members of the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was founded in 1926 and has won the Stanley Cup four times.

History[edit | edit source]

The New York Rangers were established in 1926 by Tex Rickard, the president of Madison Square Garden. The team quickly became successful, winning their first Stanley Cup in the 1927–28 season. The Rangers won additional Stanley Cups in 1932–33, 1939–40, and 1993–94.

Home Arena[edit | edit source]

The Rangers play their home games at Madison Square Garden, often referred to as "The Garden." Located in Manhattan, it is one of the most famous arenas in the world and also hosts the New York Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Team Colors and Mascot[edit | edit source]

The team's colors are blue, red, and white. The Rangers do not have an official mascot, which is relatively uncommon in the NHL.

Rivals[edit | edit source]

The Rangers have several notable rivalries, including with the New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers. These rivalries are some of the most intense in the NHL and often feature highly competitive games.

Notable Players[edit | edit source]

Over the years, the Rangers have had many notable players, including:

Current Roster[edit | edit source]

As of the 2023–24 season, the team is captained by Jacob Trouba and coached by Peter Laviolette. The general manager is Chris Drury.

Achievements[edit | edit source]

The Rangers have won the Stanley Cup four times and have also secured multiple division titles and Presidents' Trophies. Their most recent Stanley Cup victory came in the 1993–94 season.

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