1978–79 New York Rangers season

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1978–79 New York Rangers
Division 3rd Patrick
Conference 3rd Campbell
1978–79 record 40–29–11
Goals for 316
Goals against 292
General Manager Fred Shero
Coach Fred Shero
Captain Dave Maloney
Arena Madison Square Garden
Team leaders
Goals Phil Esposito (42)
Assists Anders Hedberg (46)
Points Anders Hedberg (79)
Penalties in minutes Nick Fotiu (190)
Wins John Davidson (20)
Goals against average John Davidson (3.52)

The highlight of the New York Rangers season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Contents:
Regular season – Playoffs – Player stats – Awards and records - Transactions
Roster - Draft picks – Farm teams – See also – References


[edit] Offseason

[edit] NHL Draft

Round # Player Nationality College/Junior/Club Team
2 26 Don Maloney (L) Flag of Canada Canada Kitchener Rangers (OHA)
3 43 Ray Markham (C) Flag of Canada Canada Flin-Flon Bombers (WCHL)
3 44 Dean Turner (D) Flag of the United States United States University of Michigan (NCAA)
4 59 Dave Silk (R) Flag of the United States United States Boston University (NCAA)
4 60 Andre Dore (D) Flag of Canada Canada Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)

[edit] Regular season

[edit] Season standings

Patrick Division GP W L T GF GA PTS
New York Islanders 80 51 15 14 358 214 116
Philadelphia Flyers 80 40 25 15 281 248 95
New York Rangers 80 40 29 11 316 292 91
Atlanta Flames 80 41 31 8 327 280 90

[edit] Player stats

[edit] Forwards

Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Player GP G AST PTS PIM

[edit] Defencemen

Note: GP= Games played; G= Goals; AST= Assists; PTS = Points; PIM = Points

Player GP G AST PTS PIM

[edit] Goaltending

Note: GP= Games played; W= Wins; L= Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals Against

Player GP W L T SO GAA

[edit] Playoffs

[edit] Stanley Cup Finals

The Canadiens won the Cup in five games, for the first time since 1968 winning it on home ice. After the game Jacques Lemaire, Yvan Cournoyer and Ken Dryden retired. Coach Scotty Bowman would leave the Canadiens to join the Buffalo Sabres.

New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens

Date Visitors Score Home Score Notes
May 13 New York 4 Montreal 1
May 15 New York 2 Montreal 6
May 17 Montreal 4 New York 1
May 19 Montreal 4 New York 3 OT
May 21 New York 1 Montreal 4

Montreal wins the series 4–1.

[edit] Awards and Honors

[edit] References

v • d • e
New York Rangers
The Franchise
Arenas
Culture and Lore
Rivalries
Important Figures
Tex Rickard • Lester Patrick • Lynn Patrick • Frank Boucher • Bill Cook • Bun Cook • Art Coulter • Bryan Hextall • Allan Stanley • Gump Worsley • Harry Howell • Andy Bathgate • Emile Francis • Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion • Rod Gilbert • Vic Hadfield • Jean Ratelle • Eddie Giacomin • Brad Park • Ulf Nilsson • Fred Shero • Ron Greschner • Don Maloney • Dave Maloney • Phil Esposito • John Davidson • Sam Rosen • Sal Messina • John Vanbiesbrouck • Marcel Dionne • Brian Leetch • Roger Neilson • Neil Smith • Mike Gartner • Mark Messier • Mike Richter • Adam Graves • Jeff Beukeboom • Mike Keenan • Stephane Matteau • Wayne Gretzky • Jaromir Jagr • Henrik Lundqvist • Brendan Shanahan • Sean Avery • Scott Gomez • Chris Drury
Retired Numbers
1 • 2 • 7 • 9 (to be retired in 2008–2009) • 11 • 35 • 99 (league-wide)
Key Personnel
Owner: Cablevision • Managing Partner: James Dolan • President and General Manager: Glen Sather • Head Coach: Tom Renney • Team Captain: Jaromir Jagr
Stanley Cup Finals (10)
Wins: 1928 • 1933 • 1940 • 1994 • Losses: 1929 • 1932 • 1937 • 1950 • 1972 • 1979
Minor League Affiliates
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New York Rangers seasons
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Italics indicate Stanley Cup Championship
v • d • e
1978–79 NHL season by team
Patrick
Atlanta • NY Islanders • NY Rangers • Philadelphia
Adams
Boston • Buffalo • Minnesota • Toronto
Norris
Detroit • Los Angeles • Montreal • Pittsburgh • Washington
Smythe
Chicago • Colorado • St. Louis • Vancouver
See also