NHL Team Guide
New York Rangers: History, Stanley Cups & Facts
The New York Rangers joined the NHL in 1926 and are one of the Original Six teams. They have won the Stanley Cup four times, including 1994, when they ended a 54-year drought.
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Quick facts
| Founded | 1926, by Madison Square Garden president Tex Rickard |
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| Original Six | Yes |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden, New York (the fourth Garden, home since 1968) |
| Stanley Cups | 4 (1928, 1933, 1940, 1994) |
| Presidents' Trophies | 4 (1991–92, 1993–94, 2014–15, 2023–24) |
Stanley Cup history
The Rangers have won four Stanley Cups and, through the 2025–26 season, have played in 11 Stanley Cup Finals. The 1994 title ended a 54-year drought.
- 1928: beat the Montreal Maroons 3–2
- 1933: beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1
- 1940: beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2
- 1994: beat the Vancouver Canucks 4–3
- Also reached the Final in 1929, 1932, 1937, 1950, 1972, 1979 and 2014
Franchise history
- 1926: Joined the NHL, owned by Madison Square Garden.
- 1928: Won the Stanley Cup in their second season; coach Lester Patrick played goal in one game of the Final.
- 1940: Won a third Stanley Cup.
- 1968: Moved into the fourth Madison Square Garden.
- 1994: Won the Stanley Cup, ending a 54-year drought.
- 2014: Reached the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Los Angeles Kings.
Franchise record holders
| Points | Rod Gilbert, 1,021 |
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| Games played | Harry Howell, 1,160 |
| Goaltender wins | Henrik Lundqvist, 459 |
Retired numbers
- 1Eddie Giacomin
- 2Brian Leetch
- 3Harry Howell
- 7Rod Gilbert
- 9Andy Bathgate
- 9Adam Graves
- 11Vic Hadfield
- 11Mark Messier
- 19Jean Ratelle
- 30Henrik Lundqvist
- 35Mike Richter
- 99Wayne Gretzky (retired across the NHL)
Hall of Famers
Lester Patrick, Frank Boucher, Bill Cook, Bun Cook, Ching Johnson, Neil Colville, Chuck Rayner, Andy Bathgate, Harry Howell, Rod Gilbert, Jean Ratelle, Eddie Giacomin, Brian Leetch, Mark Messier, Henrik Lundqvist.
Biggest rivalries
- New York Islanders: cross-town rivals since the Islanders entered the NHL in 1972.
- New Jersey Devils: Hudson River rivals who met the Rangers in the 1994 Eastern Conference Final, won by New York in double overtime of Game 7.
- Philadelphia Flyers: longtime division rivals.
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How many Stanley Cups have the Rangers won?
Four: 1928, 1933, 1940 and 1994.
What was the Curse of 1940?
A popular legend blamed the 54-year gap between the 1940 and 1994 titles on a curse. One version ties it to Brooklyn Americans owner Red Dutton after his team folded. The drought ended in 1994.
Where do the Rangers play?
At Madison Square Garden. The team has played in the fourth version of the Garden since 1968.
Who has the most points in Rangers history?
Rod Gilbert, with 1,021 points from 1960 to 1978.
Which Rangers numbers are retired for two players?
No. 9 honors Andy Bathgate and Adam Graves. No. 11 honors Vic Hadfield and Mark Messier.
Sources
Facts checked September 23, 2026. Live figures above come from ESPN.