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1939–40 New York Rangers season

NHL hockey team season (won Stanley Cup)

NHL hockey team season (won Stanley Cup)

FieldValue
LeagueNHL
Season1939–40
year1939
TeamNew York Rangers
LeagueRank2nd
Record27–11–10
HomeRecord17–4–3
RoadRecord10–7–7
GoalsFor136
GoalsAgainst77
GeneralManagerLester Patrick
CoachFrank Boucher
CaptainArt Coulter
ArenaMadison Square Garden
GoalsLeaderBryan Hextall (24)
AssistsLeaderPhil Watson (28)
PointsLeaderBryan Hextall (39)
PIMLeaderArt Coulter (68)
WinsLeaderDave Kerr (27)
GAALeaderDave Kerr (1.54)
StanleyCupYes

The 1939–40 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 14th season. With new coach Frank Boucher the Rangers finish in 2nd place again with an impressive 27–11–10 record. In the semi-finals the Rangers beat the Boston Bruins in 6 games to advance to the 1940 Stanley Cup Finals. In the finals the Rangers won their first 2 games by scores of 2–1 and 6–2 at the Garden, before finishing the series on the road because of the circus. After dropping the first 2 games in Toronto the Rangers won a critical Game five 2–1 in overtime on Muzz Patrick's overtime goal. In Game 6 it would take overtime again as the Rangers won their 3rd Stanley Cup on Bryan Hextall's goal 2:33 into OT. Following the season the Rangers would celebrate buying out their lease at Madison Square Garden by burning the lease in the historic Stanley Cup, a move that would take on greater mystery in coming years.

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Schedule and results

|- | 1 || 5 || @ Detroit Red Wings || 1 – 1 OT || 0–0–1 |- | 2 || 11 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 1 – 1 OT || 0–0–2 |- | 3 || 12 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 1–0 || 0–1–2 |- | 4 || 16 || Chicago Black Hawks || 3–2 || 0–2–2 |- | 5 || 18 || @ New York Americans || 3–1 || 1–2–2 |- | 6 || 19 || Montreal Canadiens || 2 – 1 OT || 1–3–2 |- | 7 || 23 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 1 – 1 OT || 1–3–3 |- | 8 || 26 || @ Boston Bruins || 2 – 2 OT || 1–3–4 |- | 9 || 28 || Detroit Red Wings || 4–1 || 2–3–4 |- | 10 || 30 || @ Chicago Black Hawks || 7–2 || 3–3–4

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Playoffs

Main article: 1940 Stanley Cup playoffs, 1940 Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

The final series between the Rangers and the Maple Leafs was an exciting one that went back and forth with three overtime games. The Rangers took the first two at home and the Leafs took the next two in Toronto. The circus forced the Rangers to vacate Madison Square Garden after the first two games. The Rangers would score three game-winning goals in overtime, including the Cup winner. Lynn and Murray Patrick played for the Rangers, and became the third and fourth members of the Patrick family to win the Stanley Cup. Bryan Hextall scored in overtime in the final game to give the Rangers their 3rd Stanley Cup and last until .

|- | 1 || March 19 || Boston Bruins || 0–4 || New York Rangers || || New York Rangers lead series 1–0 |- | 2 || March 21 || New York Rangers || 2–4 || Boston Bruins || || Series tied 1–1 |- | 3 || March 24 || New York Rangers || 3–4 || Boston Bruins || || Boston leads series 2–1 |- | 4 || March 26 || Boston Bruins || 0–1 || New York Rangers || || Series tied 2–2 |- | 5 || March 28 || New York Rangers || 1–0 || Boston Bruins || || New York Rangers lead series 3–2 |- | 6 || March 30 || Boston Bruins || 1–4 || New York Rangers || || New York Rangers win series 4–2

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Player statistics

;Skaters

PlayerGPGAPtsPIM
4824153952
4819193822
487283552
4311213233
4813183157
4415132819
4812162834
41816242
477142112
475141926
47891738
484131761
48191068
4624644
10000
10000
30000
PlayerGPGAPtsPIM
1236916
1227918
122574
1243711
122462
123256
1231418
123146
121342
122244
1230313
1203312
120224
1210121

;Goaltenders

PlayerGPTOIWLTGAGAASO
483000271110771.548
PlayerGPTOIWLGAGAASO
1277084201.563

†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

  • Calder Memorial Trophy: Kilby MacDonald
  • Vezina Trophy: Dave Kerr

References

References

  1. "1939-40 New York Rangers Schedule".
  2. "1939–40 New York Rangers". hockeydb.com.
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