2014–15 New York Rangers season explained

League:NHL
Season:2014–15
Year:2014
Team:New York Rangers
Conference:Eastern
Conferencerank:1st
Division:Metropolitan
Divisionrank:1st
Record:53–22–7
Homerecord:25–11–5
Roadrecord:28–11–2
Goalsfor:252
Goalsagainst:192
Generalmanager:Glen Sather
Coach:Alain Vigneault
Captain:Ryan McDonagh
Altcaptain:Dan Girardi
Marc Staal
Derek Stepan
Martin St. Louis
Arena:Madison Square Garden
Attendance:18,006[1]
(37 games)
Minorleague:Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL)
Goalsleader:Rick Nash (42)
Assistsleader:Derick Brassard (41)
Pointsleader:Rick Nash (69)
Plusminusleader:Rick Nash (+29)
Pimleader:Tanner Glass (98)
Winsleader:Henrik Lundqvist (30)
Gaaleader:Mackenzie Skapski (0.50)
Divisionwin:yes
Presidentstrophy:yes

The 2014–15 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 88th season of play and their 89th season overall.

The Rangers clinched their third Presidents' Trophy and eighth division title by finishing with the best record in the NHL at 53–22–7. The 53 wins and 113 points both set franchise records (which were both surpassed by the 2023–24 team). The 113 points marked the eighth time in franchise history that the team had reached the 100-point plateau. The division title was the Rangers' first in the Metropolitan Division, which was created during the NHL's realignment in the 2013 offseason. The team won 28 road games in the regular season, breaking the franchise record set the previous season.

The Rangers faced the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, winning the series in five games following an overtime winner from Carl Hagelin. In the second round, the Rangers took on the Washington Capitals, winning the series in seven games after initially trailing three games to one. The season marked the third time in four years that the Rangers reached the Eastern Conference Finals. They faced the Tampa Bay Lightning, but lost the series in seven games. They were the most recent Presidents' Trophy winners to advance past the second round of the playoffs until the 2023–24 team.[2]

Off-season

The Rangers used their second compliance buyout on center Brad Richards on June 20, 2014.[3]

Training camp

On September 24, center Derek Stepan suffered a fractured fibula during on-ice fitness testing, meaning the Rangers would need to start the season without their number one center for four-to-six weeks.[4]

At the conclusion of training camp, Anthony Duclair was named the 2014 winner of the Lars-Erik Sjoberg Award for being the best Rangers rookie in training camp. Duclair, a third round draft pick in 2013, turned heads in camp by scoring in three-straight pre-season games. Duclair was also the only teenager to score five points or more during the pre-season.[5]

On October 6, defenseman Ryan McDonagh was named the 27th captain in New York Rangers history. Dan Girardi, Martin St. Louis, Marc Staal and Derek Stepan were named alternate captains.[6]

Regular season

On October 14, 2014, in a loss to the New York Islanders, Rick Nash established a franchise record by scoring a goal in each of the team's first four games of a season.[7]

On December 27, the Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils 3–1 to extend their winning streak to eight in a row, which was the longest win streak by the Rangers since the 1974–75 season.[8]

The Rangers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot on March 26 with a 5–1 win over the Ottawa Senators with 101 points.[9] It is the eighth time in franchise history the team has reached the 100-point mark.

On April 2, 2015, the Rangers clinched the Metropolitan Division title with a win over the Minnesota Wild, 3–2. This win also made it their 26th road win of the season, a franchise record.

On April 4, 2015, the Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 6–1 for their 50th win of the season. This was the fourth time in franchise history that the Rangers achieved a 50-win season.

On April 7, 2015, the Rangers defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–2 to clinch the Presidents' Trophy, the third in franchise history. This win also made it their 27th league-leading road win.[10]

On April 11, 2015, the Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4–2 to win their 53rd game with 113 points. This was their most wins and points scored in franchise history, which were both surpassed by the 2023–24 team.[11]

Playoffs

See also: 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs.

In the first round of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Rangers played the Pittsburgh Penguins and won the series in five games. The series winner occurred in Game 5 in overtime from Carl Hagelin.[12]

In the second round of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, the Rangers played the Washington Capitals and won the series in seven games. In Game 5, Chris Kreider tied the game with 1:41 left in regulation, and Ryan McDonagh won it in overtime. In Game 7, Derek Stepan scored an overtime winner, making him the second Ranger to score a Game 7 overtime winner after Stéphane Matteau did so in Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils.[13] During the second round, the Rangers set an NHL record in which 14-straight playoff games were decided by one goal. They also became the first team in NHL history to battle back from a 3–1 deficit in back-to-back seasons.[14]

In the third round, the Rangers played the Tampa Bay Lightning, but lost the series in seven games including two shutouts at home. With the Game 7 loss, it was the first time the Rangers have lost a playoff Game 7 at Madison Square Garden.[15]

After the playoff loss, head coach Alain Vigneault revealed that McDonagh was playing with a broken foot throughout the playoffs.[16] Additionally, Mats Zuccarello also suffered a serious brain contusion and concussion after taking a hit in the head from a shot by McDonagh.[17]

Schedule and results

Pre-season

|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 1 || September 22 || New Jersey Devils || 4–5 || 0–1–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 2 || September 26 || @ Chicago Blackhawks ||4–1 || 1–1–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 3 || September 29 || Philadelphia Flyers || 6–3 || 2–1–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 4 || September 30 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 2–4 || 2–2–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 5 || October 3 || Chicago Blackhawks || 3–2 SO || 3–2–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 6 || October 4 || @ New Jersey Devils || 0–3 || 3–3–0|-

Regular season

|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 1 || October 9 || @ St. Louis || 3–2 || || Lundqvist || Scottrade Center || 19,183 || 1–0–0 || 2 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 2 || October 11 || @ Columbus || 2–5 || || Talbot || Nationwide Arena || 18,922 || 1–1–0 || 2 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 3 || October 12 || Toronto || 3–6 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 1–2–0 || 2 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 4 || October 14 || NY Islanders || 3–6 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 1–3–0 || 2 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 5 || October 17 || Carolina || 2–1 || SO || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 2–3–0 || 4 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 6 || October 19 || San Jose || 4–0 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 3–3–0 || 6 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 7 || October 21 || @ New Jersey || 4–3 || OT || Lundqvist || Prudential Center || 14,484 || 4–3–0 || 8 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 8 || October 25 || @ Montreal || 1–3 || || Lundqvist || Bell Centre || 21,287 || 4–4–0 || 8 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 9 || October 27 || Minnesota || 5–4 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 5–4–0 || 10 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 10 || November 1 || Winnipeg || 0–1 || SO || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 5–4–1 || 11 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 11 || November 3 || St. Louis || 3–4 || SO || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 5–4–2 || 12 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 12 || November 5 || Detroit || 4–3 || OT || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 6–4–2 || 14 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 13 || November 8 || @ Toronto || 4–5 || || Talbot || Air Canada Centre || 19,320 || 6–5–2 || 14 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 14 || November 9 || Edmonton || 1–3 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 6–6–2 || 14 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 15 || November 11 || Pittsburgh || 5–0 || ||Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 7–6–2 ||16 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 16 || November 13 || Colorado || 3–4 || SO || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 7–6–3 || 17 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;" | 17 || November 15 || @ Pittsburgh || 2–3 || SO || Lundqvist || Consol Energy Center || 18,652 || 7–6–4 || 18 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 18 || November 17 || Tampa Bay || 1–5 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 7–7–4 || 18 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 19 || November 19 || Philadelphia || 2–0 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 8–7–4 || 20 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#ccc;"| – || November 21 || @ Buffalo ||colspan="8" | Game rescheduled to February 20 due to hazardous weather in Buffalo.|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 20 || November 23 || Montreal || 5–0 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 9–7–4 || 22 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 21 || November 26 || @ Tampa Bay || 3–4 || || Lundqvist || Tampa Bay Times Forum || 19,204 || 9–8–4 || 22 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 22 || November 28 || @ Philadelphia || 3–0 || || Talbot || Wells Fargo Center || 19,969 || 10–8–4 || 24 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 23 || November 29 || Philadelphia || 5–2 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 11–8–4 || 26 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 24 || December 1 || Tampa Bay || 3–6 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 11–9–4 || 26 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 25 || December 6 || @ Detroit || 2–3 || || Talbot || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 11–10–4 || 26 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 26 || December 8 || Pittsburgh || 4–3 || OT || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 12–10–4 || 28 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 27 || December 13 || @ Vancouver || 5–1 || || Lundqvist || Rogers Arena || 18,870 || 13–10–4 || 30 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 28 || December 14 || @ Edmonton || 2–0 || || Lundqvist || Rexall Place || 16,839 || 14–10–4 || 32 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 29 || December 16 || @ Calgary || 5–2 || || Lundqvist || Scotiabank Saddledome || 18,352 || 15–10–4 || 34 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 30 || December 20 || @ Carolina || 3–2 || SO || Lundqvist || PNC Arena || 13,329 || 16–10–4 || 36 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 31 || December 21 || Carolina || 1–0 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 17–10–4 || 38 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 32 || December 23 || Washington || 4–2 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 18–10–4 || 40 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 33 || December 27 || New Jersey || 3–1 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 19–10–4 || 42 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 34 || December 29 || @ Dallas || 2–3 || || Lundqvist || American Airlines Center || 18,532 || 19–11–4 || 42 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 35 || December 31 || @ Florida || 5–2 || || Lundqvist || BB&T Center || 15,090 || 20–11–4 || 44 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 36 || January 3 || Buffalo || 6–1 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 21–11–4 || 46 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 37 || January 7 || @ Anaheim || 4–1 || || Lundqvist || Honda Center || 17,174 || 22–11–4 || 48 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 38 || January 8 || @ Los Angeles || 4–3 || || Talbot || Staples Center || 18,230 || 23–11–4 || 50 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 39 || January 10 || @ San Jose || 3–1 || || Lundqvist || SAP Center at San Jose || 17,562 || 24–11–4 || 52 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 40 || January 13 || NY Islanders || 0–3 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 24–12–4 || 52 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 41 || January 15 || @ Boston || 0–3 || || Talbot || TD Garden || 17,565 || 24–13–4 || 52 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 42 || January 16 || @ Columbus || 2–1 || || Lundqvist || Nationwide Arena || 16,104 || 25–13–4 || 54 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 43 || January 18 || @ Pittsburgh || 5–2 || || Lundqvist || Consol Energy Center || 18,687 || 26–13–4 || 56 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 44 || January 20 || Ottawa || 3–2 || OT || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 27–13–4 || 58 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 45 || January 27 || @ NY Islanders || 1–4 || || Lundqvist || Nassau Coliseum || 16,170 || 27–14–4 || 58 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 46 || January 29 || Montreal || 0–1 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 27–15–4 || 58 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 47 || January 31 || Carolina || 4–1 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 28–15–4 || 60 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 48 || February 2 || Florida || 6–3 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 29–15–4 || 62 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 49 || February 4 || Boston || 3–2 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 30–15–4 || 64 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 50 || February 7 || @ Nashville || 2–3 || || Talbot || Bridgestone Arena || 17,329 || 30–16–4 || 64 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 51 || February 8 || Dallas || 2–3 || OT || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 30–16–5 || 65 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 52 || February 10 || @ Toronto || 5–4 || || Talbot || Air Canada Centre || 18,946 || 31–16–5 || 67 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 53 || February 12 || @ Colorado || 6–3 || || Talbot || Pepsi Center || 17,378 || 32–16–5 || 69 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 54 || February 14 || @ Arizona || 5–1 || || Talbot || Jobing.com Arena || 14,719 || 33–16–5 || 71 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 55 || February 16 || @ NY Islanders || 6–5 || || Talbot || Nassau Coliseum || 16,170 || 34–16–5 || 73 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 56 || February 19 || Vancouver || 4–5 || SO || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 34–16–6 || 74 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 57 || February 20 || @ Buffalo || 3-1 || || Skapski || First Niagara Center || 19,070 || 35–16–6 || 76 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 58 || February 22 || Columbus || 4–3 || SO || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 36–16–6 || 78 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 59 || February 24 || Calgary || 1–0 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 37–16–6 || 80 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 60 || February 26 || Arizona || 4–3 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 38–16–6 || 82 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 61 || February 28 || @ Philadelphia || 2–4 || || Talbot || Wells Fargo Center || 19,979 || 38–17–6 || 82 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 62 || March 2 || Nashville || 4–1 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 39–17–6 || 84 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fff;"| 63 || March 4 || @ Detroit || 1–2 || OT || Talbot || Joe Louis Arena || 20,027 || 39–17–7 || 85 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 64 || March 8 || @ Chicago || 1–0 || OT || Talbot || United Center || 22,160 || 40–17–7 || 87 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 65 || March 10 || @ NY Islanders || 2–1 || || Talbot || Nassau Coliseum || 16,170 || 41–17–7 || 89 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 66 || March 11 || @ Washington || 3–1 || || Talbot || Verizon Center || 18,506 || 42–17–7 || 91 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 67 || March 14 || @ Buffalo || 2–0 || || Skapski|| First Niagara Center || 19,070 || 43–17–7 || 93 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 68 || March 15 || Florida || 2–1 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 44–17–7 || 95 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 69 || March 18 || Chicago || 0–1 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 44–18–7 || 95 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 70 || March 21 || @ Carolina || 3–2 || SO || Talbot || PNC Arena || 13,404 || 45–18–7 || 97 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 71 || March 22 || Anaheim || 7–2 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 46–18–7|| 99 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 72 || March 24 || Los Angeles || 2–4 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 46–19–7 || 99 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 73 || March 26 || @ Ottawa || 5–1 || || Talbot || Canadian Tire Centre || 17,753 || 47–19–7 || 101 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 74 || March 28 || @ Boston || 2–4 || || Lundqvist || TD Garden || 17,565 || 47–20–7 || 101 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 75 || March 29 || Washington || 2–5 || || Talbot || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 47–21–7 || 101 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 76 || March 31 || @ Winnipeg || 3–2 || || Lundqvist || MTS Centre || 15,016 || 48–21–7 || 103 || Recap|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 77 || April 2 || @ Minnesota || 3–2 || || Lundqvist || Xcel Energy Center || 19,244 || 49–21–7 || 105 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 78 || April 4 || New Jersey || 6–1 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 50–21–7 || 107 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 79 || April 6 || Columbus || 4–3 || OT || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 51–21–7 || 109 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 80 || April 7 || @ New Jersey || 4–2 || || Talbot || Prudential Center || 16,592 || 52–21–7 || 111 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 81 || April 9 || Ottawa || 0–3 || || Lundqvist || Madison Square Garden || 18,006 || 52–22–7 || 111 || Recap|- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 82 || April 11 || @ Washington || 4–2 || || Lundqvist || Verizon Center || 18,506 || 53–22–7 || 113 || Recap|-|-|

Playoffs

See main article: 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. |-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 1 || April 16 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 || Lundqvist (1–0) || Rangers lead 1–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 2 || April 18 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–4 || Lundqvist (1–1)|| Series tied 1–1|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 3 || April 20 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 ||Lundqvist (2–1) || Rangers lead 2–1|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 4 || April 22 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 OT || Lundqvist (3–1) || Rangers lead 3–1|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 5 || April 24 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 2–1 OT || Lundqvist (4–1) || Rangers win series 4–1|-|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 1 || April 30 || Washington Capitals || 1–2 || Lundqvist (4–2) || Capitals lead 1–0|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 2 || May 2 || Washington Capitals || 3–2 || Lundqvist (5–2) || Series tied 1–1|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 3 || May 4 || @ Washington Capitals || 0–1 || Lundqvist (5–3)|| Capitals lead 2–1|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 4 || May 6 || @ Washington Capitals || 1–2 || Lundqvist (5–4)|| Capitals lead 3–1|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 5 || May 8 || Washington Capitals || 2–1 OT || Lundqvist (6–4)|| Capitals lead 3–2|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 6 || May 10 || @ Washington Capitals || 4–3 || Lundqvist (7–4)|| Series tied 3–3|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 7 || May 13 || Washington Capitals || 2–1 OT || Lundqvist (8–4)|| Rangers win series 4–3|-|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 1 || May 16 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 2–1 || Lundqvist (9–4)|| Rangers lead 1–0|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 2 || May 18 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 2–6 || Lundqvist (9–5)|| Series tied 1–1|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 3 || May 20 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 5–6 OT || Lundqvist (9–6)|| Lightning lead 2–1|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 4 || May 22 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 5–1 || Lundqvist (10–6)|| Series tied 2–2|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 5 || May 24 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 0–2 || Lundqvist (10–7) || Lightning lead 3–2|-style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;"| 6 || May 26 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 7–3 || Lundqvist (11–7) || Series tied 3–3|- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;"| 7 || May 29 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 0–2 || Lundqvist (11–8) || Lightning win series 4–3|-|-|

Player statistics

Final Stats

Skaters
Regular season[18]
Playerdata-sort-type="number"
79 42 27 69 29 36
80 19 41 60 9 34
68 16 39 55 26 22
74 21 31 52 12 20
78 15 34 49 17 45
80 21 25 46 24 88
79 17 28 45 15 22
82 17 18 35 18 46
71 8 25 33 23 26
82 10 17 27 5 28
65 9 17 26 24 25
58 10 13 23 5 23
65 9 11 20 18 20
80 5 15 20 18 42
82 4 16 20 12 22
53 9 9 18 7 18
58 6 8 14 −1 8
55 2 9 11 17 16
21 2 9 11 6 8
18 1 6 7 4 4
66 1 5 6 −12 98
38 1 5 6 7 19
14 2 0 2 −1 9
7 1 1 2 −1 0
7 0 1 1 1 0
3 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 −1 0
1 0 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 0 9
4 0 0 0 −1 4
6 0 0 0 −4 4
Playoffs
Playerdata-sort-type="number"
19 9 7 16 9 20
19 5 9 14 8 4
19 5 7 12 −1 10
19 2 9 11 7 10
19 3 7 10 −3 2
19 7 2 9 −1 14
19 3 6 9 2 8
19 1 7 8 3 2
19 2 5 7 −3 2
19 1 6 7 −1 4
19 3 3 6 1 2
19 2 3 5 −4 6
19 0 4 4 5 4
14 0 4 4 −1 2
19 1 2 3 −7 12
13 1 1 2 2 8
5 0 2 2 1 0
19 0 1 1 −2 31
19 0 1 1 −8 10
6 0 0 0 0 0
Goaltenders
Regular season
Player
style=white-space:nowrap46 46 2743 30 13 3 103 2.25 1329 .922 5 0 1 0
style=white-space:nowrap36 34 2095 21 9 4 77 2.21 1038 .926 5 0 0 0
style=white-space:nowrap2 2 120 2 0 0 1 0.50 45 .978 1 0 0 0
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.

Player injuries

Updated as of May 2, 2015

width=16% Playerwidth=30% class=unsortable Injurywidth=20% class=unsortable Datewidth=20% class=unsortable Returnedwidth=14% class=unsortable Games missed
Lower-body-injury (broken leg) September 24, 2014[19] November 8, 2014 12 games
Upper-body-injury (broken hand) October 9, 2014[20] November 13, 2014 14 games
Upper-body-injury (shoulder) November 1, 2014 November 28, 2014 10 games
Lower-body-injury (foot) November 1, 2014 November 5, 2014 1 game
Undisclosed November 1, 2014 November 5, 2014 1 game
Vascular injury (neck) February 4, 2015 March 28, 2015 25 games
Knee sprain February 8, 2015[21] March 2, 2015 11 games
Neck spasms February 24, 2015 February 26, 2015 1 game
Upper-body-injury (arm) March 11, 2015[22] April 30, 2015 16 games
Lower-body-injury (leg) March 15, 2015[23] April 2, 2015 8 games
Total 74 games

Player suspensions/fines

PlayerExplanationLengthSalaryDate issued
Illegal check to the head of Minnesota Wild forward Erik Haula during NHL Game No. 122 in New York on Monday, October 27, 2014, at 7:12 of the second period. 5 games $51,859.75 October 29, 2014[24]
Butt-ending of Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid during NHL Game No. 1116 in Boston on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 20:00 of the third period. $3,897.85 March 28, 2015[25]

Awards and records

Awards

Regular season
PlayerAwardDate
NHL Third Star of the Week[26] December 15, 2014
NHL All-Star game selection[27] January 10, 2015
NHL All-Star game assistant captain[28] January 14, 2015
NHL Third Star of the Week[29] March 9, 2015
NHL Second Star of the Week[30] March 16, 2015
Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award April 8, 2015
Rangers' MVP
Players' Player Award[31]
April 8, 2015

Milestones

Regular season
PlayerMilestoneReached
1st career NHL game October 9, 2014
Anthony Duclair 1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
October 11, 2014
1st career NHL game October 12, 2014
Kevin Hayes 1st career NHL goal
1st career NHL point
October 19, 2014
Kevin Hayes 1st career NHL assist October 21, 2014
Anthony Duclair 1st career NHL goal October 27, 2014
300th career NHL game November 1, 2014
100th career NHL game November 3, 2014
100th career NHL point November 9, 2014
100th career NHL point November 11, 2014
200th career NHL point November 11, 2014
Carl Hagelin 200th career NHL game November 13, 2014
800th career NHL game November 15, 2014
Derek Stepan 300th career NHL game November 17, 2014
1st career NHL assist
1st career NHL point
November 23, 2014
Rick Nash 300th career NHL assist November 26, 2014
1,000th career NHL point November 28, 2014
Jesper Fast 1st career NHL goal November 29, 2014
400th career NHL game December 14, 2014
600th career NHL game December 21, 2014
600th career NHL game December 27, 2014
100th career NHL point December 31, 2014
Martin St. Louis 1,100th career NHL game January 13, 2015
500th career NHL game January 13, 2015
200th career NHL game January 13, 2015
500th career NHL win (coach)[32] January 14, 2015
200th career NHL assist February 16, 2015
1st career NHL game
1st career NHL win
February 20, 2015
Mats Zuccarello 200th career NHL game February 22, 2015
1st career NHL game February 24, 2015
1,000th career NHL game March 4, 2015
300th career NHL game March 10, 2015
Mackenzie Skapski 1st career NHL shutout March 14, 2015
100th career NHL game March 15, 2015
Ryan McDonagh 100th career NHL assist April 4, 2015
1st career NHL game April 9, 2015
100th career NHL goal April 11, 2015
Playoffs
PlayerMilestoneReached
1st career NHL playoff game April 16, 2015
Kevin Hayes 1st career NHL playoff goal
1st career NHL playoff point
April 22, 2015
1st career NHL playoff goal April 30, 2015
100th career NHL playoff game May 4, 2015
1st career NHL playoff goal May 26, 2015

Transactions

The Rangers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2014–15 season:

Trades

June 27, 2014[33] To Vancouver Canucks:
Derek Dorsett
To New York Rangers:
ANA's 3rd-round pick in 2014
June 28, 2014[34] To Washington Capitals:
3rd-round pick in 2014
To New York Rangers:
4th-round pick in 2014
CHI's 4th-round pick in 2014
June 28, 2014To Tampa Bay Lightning:
4th-round pick in 2014
To New York Rangers:
5th-round pick in 2014
STL's 5th round pick in 2014
October 6, 2014[35] To Florida Panthers:
Steven Kampfer
Andrew Yogan
To New York Rangers:
Joey Crabb
March 1, 2015To Arizona Coyotes:
John Moore
Anthony Duclair
Conditional 1st-round pick in 2016
2nd round pick in 2015
To New York Rangers:
Keith Yandle
Chris Summers
4th-round pick in 2016
March 1, 2015[36] To Winnipeg Jets:
Lee Stempniak
To New York Rangers:
Carl Klingberg
March 1, 2015[37] To San Jose Sharks:
4th-round pick in 2016
To New York Rangers:
James Sheppard
June 1, 2015[38] To Tampa Bay Lightning:
Daniel Walcott
To New York Rangers:
NYR's 7th-round pick in 2015

Free agents acquired

Date Player Former team Contract terms
(in U.S. dollars)
Ref
July 1, 2014 2 years, $9 million [39]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $600,000 [40]
July 1, 2014 3 years, $4.35 million [41]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $650,000 [42]
July 1, 2014 2 years, $1.2 million [43]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $550,000 [44]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $600,000 [45]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $600,000 [46]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $1.725 million [47]
July 16, 2014 2 years, $1.6 million [48]
July 19, 2014 1 year, $900,000 [49]
August 20, 2014 3 years, $7.5 million entry-level contract [50]
September 11, 2014 1 year, $700,000 [51]

Free agents lost

Date Player New team Contract terms
(in U.S. dollars)
Ref
July 1, 2014 5 years, $20 million [52]
July 1, 2014 5 years, $22.5 million [53]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $2 million [54]
July 1, 2014 3 years, $6 million [55]
July 1, 2014 1 year, $600,000 [56]
August 1, 2014 1 year, $700,000 [57]
October 5, 2014 1 year, $550,000 [58]
October 6, 2014 1 year, $700,000 [59]

Player signings

Date Player Contract terms
(in U.S. dollars)
Ref
July 1, 2014 2 years, $3 million [60]
July 22, 2014 1 year, $3.5 million [61]
July 23, 2014 2 years, $4.95 million [62]
July 27, 2014 5 years, $25 million [63]
August 8, 2014 2 years, $1.125 million [64]
August 19, 2014 1 year, $826,875 [65]
September 10, 2014 1 year, $850,500 [66]
December 19, 2014 1 year, $1.45 million contract extension [67]
January 18, 2015 6 years, $34.2 million contract extension [68]
March 1, 2015 Mats Zuccarello 4 years, $18 million contract extension [69]
March 10, 2015 entry-level contract [70]
April 1, 2015 entry-level contract [71]

Other

Draft picks

See also: List of New York Rangers draft picks. Below are the New York Rangers' selections made at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, held on June 27–28, 2014 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.[73]

RoundPlayerPosNationalityCollege/Junior/Club team (League)
259Brandon HalversonGoaltenderSault Ste. Marie Greyhounds (OHL)
385Keegan IversonCenterPortland Winterhawks (WHL)
4104Ryan ManthaDefensemanSioux City Musketeers (USHL)
4118Igor ShesterkinGoaltenderJHC Spartak (MHL)
5122Richard NejezchlebRight wingBrandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
5140Daniel WalcottDefensemanBlainville-Boisbriand Armada (QMJHL)
5142Tyler NanneDefensemanEdina High School (MSHSL)
Draft notes[74]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Campbell . Ken . 2024-05-17 . Have the New York Rangers Slain the Presidents' Trophy Curse? . 2024-05-30 . The Hockey News . en.
  3. Web site: LeBrun . Pierre . Rangers buy out Brad Richards . ESPN . June 20, 2014.
  4. Web site: Peters . Chris . Rangers' Derek Stepan fractures fibula in practice . CBS Sports . September 24, 2014.
  5. Web site: Carpiniello . Rick . Anthony Duclair wins the Lars-Erik Sjoberg award . lohud.com . October 3, 2014.
  6. Web site: Ryan McDonagh Named 27th Captain In Rangers History . CBS New York . October 7, 2014.
  7. Web site: Rick Nash sets Rangers mark with season-opening scoring streak . Sports Illustrated . October 14, 2014.
  8. News: Podellap . Ira . Stepan scores 3, lifts Rangers to 8th straight win . AP . December 27, 2014.
  9. Web site: CHECK MARK! RANGERS CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH WITH 5-1 WIN . March 27, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150328142515/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/check-mark-rangers-clinch-playoff-berth-5-1-win . March 28, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  10. Web site: Rangers top Devils to clinch President's Trophy with best record . Fox Sports . April 7, 2015.
  11. Web site: Rosen . Dan . Panarin scores in 3rd, shootout, Rangers rally past Islanders . NHL.com . 13 April 2024 . April 13, 2024.
  12. Web site: Peters . Chris . WATCH: Rangers' Carl Hagelin eliminates Penguins with OT winner . CBS Sports . April 24, 2015.
  13. Web site: Hartnett . Sean . Hartnett: Stepan 'Matteau,' Rangers Summon The Spirit Of '94 . CBS New York . May 14, 2015.
  14. Web site: Rohan . Tim . Sudden Life: Rangers Advance With Game 7 Win Over Capitals . New York Times . May 13, 2015.
  15. Web site: Ben Bishop, Lightning hand Rangers first Game 7 loss at MSG . ESPN . May 30, 2015.
  16. Web site: Mazzeo . Mike . Rangers: Ryan McDonagh played through broken foot for 'couple games' . May 29, 2015.
  17. Web site: Clinton . Jared . Mats Zuccarello Had Brain Contusion, Lost Ability To Talk, Move Arm Following Slapshot To The Head . The Hockey News . June 1, 2015.
  18. Web site: 2014–2015 Regular Season Stats – Points – New York Rangers – Statistics. New York Rangers. May 27, 2015.
  19. Web site: NY Rangers centre Derek Stepan breaks lower left leg during conditioning drill at practice. NHL. September 24, 2014.
  20. Web site: Rangers' Boyle to miss 4-6 weeks with broken hand. NHL. October 9, 2014.
  21. Web site: Jesper Fast out 2-3 Weeks with a knee sprain SNY Rangers Blog . February 26, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150226033441/http://snyrangersblog.com/prospects/jesper-fast-jesper-fasth/jesper-fast-will-not-return-because-of-a-leg-injury/ . February 26, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  22. Web site: Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein out 3-4 weeks with upper body injury . Sports Illustrated . March 12, 2015.
  23. News: Rangers lose Martin St. Louis for 10-14 days with knee injury . New York Post . Larry . Brooks . March 16, 2015.
  24. News: Rangers’ John Moore Is Suspended . New York Times . October 30, 2014.
  25. Web site: Rangers' Glass fined for butt-ending. NHL. March 28, 2015.
  26. Web site: Ennis, Suter and Lundqvist named stars of the week. NHL. December 15, 2014.
  27. Web site: 2015 NHL All-Star selections highlighted by three Columbus Blue Jackets. NHL. January 10, 2015.
  28. Web site: Foligno, Toews named NHL All-Star Game captains. NHL. January 14, 2015.
  29. Web site: Hudler, Varlamov and Talbot named stars of week. NHL. March 9, 2015.
  30. Web site: Hartnell, Talbot and Hammond named stars of week. NHL. March 16, 2015.
  31. Web site: Rick Nash Named 2014-15 Team MVP and Winner of the Players' Player Award.
  32. Web site: VIGNEAULT EARNS 500TH VICTORY AS RANGERS WIN 5-1 IN DESERT . February 16, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150216205641/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/vigneault-earns-500th-victory-rangers-win-5-1-desert . February 16, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  33. Web site: Rangers Trade Derek Dorsett To Canucks For 3rd Round Pick . CBS New York . June 27, 2014.
  34. Web site: Rangers Make Seven Selections in 2014 NHL Draft . NHL.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20201126140103/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-make-seven-selections-in-2014-nhl-draft/c-724489 . November 26, 2020 . June 29, 2014 . dead.
  35. Web site: Rangers get Crabb from Panthers . ESPN . October 6, 2014.
  36. Web site: Rangers acquire defenseman Yandle from Coyotes . NHL.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20221024211638/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-acquire-defenseman-yandle-from-coyotes/c-755849 . October 24, 2022 . March 1, 2015 . dead.
  37. Web site: Peters . Chris . Rangers acquire James Sheppard from Sharks for pick . CBS Sports . March 1, 2015.
  38. Web site: RANGERS ACQUIRE SEVENTH-ROUND PICK FOR WALCOTT . June 1, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150705211213/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/rangers-acquire-seventh-round-pick-walcott . July 5, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  39. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724809 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Defenseman Dan Boyle
  40. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724991 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Forward Chris Mueller
  41. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724861 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Forward Tanner Glass
  42. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724854 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Defenseman Mike Kostka
  43. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724977 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Goaltender Cedrick Desjardins
  44. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725023 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Defenseman Steven Kampfer
  45. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725021 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Defenseman Matt Hunwick
  46. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725147 Rangers Agree To Terms With Free Agent Forward Chris Bourque
  47. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725402 Rangers Agree to Terms With Free Agent Forward Nick Tarnasky
  48. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726415 Rangers Agree to Terms With Free Agent Forward Matthew Lombardi
  49. Web site: Rangers Agree to Terms With Lee Stempniak . July 19, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140722084548/http://blueshirtsunited.com/posts/6452/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-lee-stempniak#.U8qtDxbS-FI . July 22, 2014 . dead . mdy-all .
  50. Web site: Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Kevin Hayes . August 20, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140822003857/http://blueshirtsunited.com/posts/6524/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-kevin-hayes . August 22, 2014 . dead . mdy-all .
  51. Web site: Malone Agrees To Terms With Rangers: "It's A Great Opportunity" . September 11, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140912003636/http://blueshirtsunited.com/posts/6560/malone-agrees-to-terms-with-rangers-it-s-a-great-opportunity . September 12, 2014 . dead . mdy-all .
  52. http://oilers.nhl.com/club/blogpost.htm?id=30368 BLOG: Oilers sign Pouliot
  53. http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724870 LIGHTNING SIGN ANTON STRALMAN
  54. http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724979 Blackhawks agree to terms with Richards
  55. http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725032 LIGHTNING SIGN FORWARD BRIAN BOYLE
  56. http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=724871 Wild Inks Three More On FA Opening Day
  57. http://wild.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=727696&navid=DL|MIN|home Wild Ink Falk To One-Year Deal
  58. http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=732965 Blackhawks agree to terms with Carcillo
  59. http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=733277 Flames sign Raphael Diaz
  60. Web site: Dominic Moore Re-Ups With Rangers, Remains A Blueshirt . July 2, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140711220000/http://blueshirtsunited.com/posts/6406/dominic-moore-re-ups-with-rangers-remains-a-blueshirt#.U7ONxxY0YRE . July 11, 2014 . dead .
  61. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726934 Rangers Agree To Terms With Mats Zuccarello
  62. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=726977 Rangers Agree To Terms With Chris Kreider
  63. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=727224 Rangers Agree to Terms With Derick Brassard
  64. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=728146 Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Ryan Bourque
  65. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=728902 Rangers Agree to Terms With Forward Danny Kristo
  66. http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=730145 Rangers Agree to Terms With John Moore
  67. http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/19/backup-re-up-rangers-sign-talbot-to-one-year-1-45m-extension/ Backup re-up: Rangers sign Talbot to one-year, $1.45M extension
  68. Web site: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH MARC STAAL ON A CONTRACT EXTENSION . January 19, 2015 . https://archive.today/20150119140834/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/rangers-agree-terms-marc-staal-contract-extension . January 19, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  69. Web site: ZUCCARELLO, TEAM REACT TO CONTRACT EXTENSION . March 10, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150306050943/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/zuccarello-team-react-contract-extension/ . March 6, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  70. Web site: RANGERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH ADAM TAMBELLINI . March 10, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150312192225/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/rangers-agree-terms-adam-tambellini . March 12, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  71. Web site: SKJEI TO JOIN HARTFORD AFTER AGREEING TO TERMS WITH RANGERS . April 1, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402095835/http://www.blueshirtsunited.com/article/skjei-join-hartford-after-agreeing-terms-rangers . April 2, 2015 . dead . mdy-all .
  72. Web site: Rangers Name Darryl Williams Assistant Coach. New York Rangers. August 5, 2014. August 5, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140812095805/http://blueshirtsunited.com/posts/6496/rangers-name-darryl-williams-assistant-coach. August 12, 2014. dead. mdy-all.
  73. Web site: Cats Win NHL Draft Lottery. April 15, 2014.
  74. Web site: 2014 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions. Pro Sports Transactions. April 17, 2014.
  75. Web site: Lightning trade St. Louis to Rangers for Callahan. March 5, 2014. March 5, 2014.
  76. Web site: CANUCKS ACQUIRE DORSETT FROM RANGERS FOR THIRD-ROUNDER. June 27, 2014. June 27, 2014.
  77. Web site: Ducks Acquire Kesler and a 2015 Third-Round Pick from Vancouver in Exchange for Bonino, Sbisa and 2014 First and Third-Round Picks. June 27, 2014. June 27, 2014.
  78. Web site: Islanders acquire goalie Halak from Capitals. National Hockey League. May 1, 2014. May 1, 2014.
  79. Web site: New York Islanders – Islanders Acquire Fourth-Round Pick from Chicago. National Hockey League. February 6, 2014. February 7, 2014.
  80. Web site: Panthers get Wellman in trade with Rangers. NHL.com. July 20, 2012.
  81. Web site: Blues Acquire Picks from TB for Crombeen. St. Louis Blues. July 10, 2012.
  82. Web site: Sharks Trade Clowe to Rangers for Three Draft Picks. April 2, 2013. April 5, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130405045913/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=419716. dead.
  83. Web site: Clowe Signs Five-Year, $24.25 Million Contract with Devils. July 5, 2013. July 5, 2013.
  84. Web site: Blackhawks select Schmaltz in first round of the 2014 NHL draft and acquire picks from San Jose. June 27, 2014. June 28, 2014.
  85. Web site: Rangers acquire forward Mashinter . National Hockey League. January 16, 2013.
  86. News: 2014 NHL Draft: Glen Sather and NY Rangers hold four picks due to trades with Tampa Bay, San Jose, Los Angeles, Florida. New York Daily News. June 19, 2014.
  87. Web site: Rangers Acquire Forward Daniel Carcillo. January 4, 2014.