2020–21 New York Rangers season

{{Infobox ice hockey team season

| Season = 2020–21

| year = 2020

| League = NHL

| Team = New York Rangers

| Division = East

| DivisionRank = 5th

| Conference =

| ConferenceRank =

| Record = 27–23–6

| HomeRecord = 14–11–3

| RoadRecord = 13–12–3

| GoalsFor = 177

| GoalsAgainst = 157

| GeneralManager = Jeff Gorton (Jan. 14 – May 5)
Chris Drury (May 5–8)

| Coach = David Quinn

| Captain = Vacant

| AltCaptain = Chris Kreider
Artemi Panarin
Jacob Trouba
Mika Zibanejad

| Arena = Madison Square Garden

| Attendance =

| MinorLeague = Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Maine Mariners (ECHL)

| GoalsLeader = Mika Zibanejad (24)

| AssistsLeader = Adam Fox (42)

| PointsLeader = Artemi Panarin (58)

| PIMLeader = Brendan Smith (73)

| PlusMinusLeader = Ryan Lindgren (+20)

| WinsLeader = Igor Shesterkin (16)

| GAALeader = Keith Kinkaid (2.59)

}}

The 2020–21 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 94th season of play and their 95th season overall. Following the buyout of his contract on September 30, 2020, Henrik Lundqvist was not on the roster for the first time since the 2005–06 season.{{cite web |title=Rangers Buy Out Contract of Henrik Lundqvist |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-buy-out-contract-of-henrik-lundqvist/c-319243646 |website=NHL.com |access-date=December 21, 2020 |date=September 30, 2020}} Before the season, the Rangers received the first overall pick in the draft lottery of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.{{cite web |last1=Morreale |first1=Mike G. |title=Rangers win No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft in Second Phase of Lottery |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-gm-credits-steven-mcdonald-badge-for-draft-lottery-win/c-318384568 |website=NHL.com |access-date=June 9, 2021 |date=August 10, 2020}}{{cite web |last1=Kaplan |first1=Emily |title=New York Rangers win NHL draft lottery, right to pick Alexis Lafreniere |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/29635413/new-york-rangers-win-nhl-draft-lottery-right-pick-alexis-lafreniere |website=ESPN.com |access-date=June 9, 2021 |date=August 10, 2020}} They drafted Alexis Lafreniere, who became only the second player to be drafted first overall by the Rangers, after Andre Veilleux in 1965.{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=Mollie |title=Rangers select Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft |url=https://nypost.com/2020/10/06/nhl-draft-2020-rangers-take-alexis-lafreniere-with-no-1-pick/ |website=New York Post |access-date=June 9, 2021 |date=October 6, 2020}} On December 20, 2020, the league temporarily realigned into four divisions with no conferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing closure of the Canada–United States border. As a result of this realignment, the Rangers played this season in the East Division and only played games against the other teams in their new division during the regular season.{{cite web |title=NHL, NHLPA officially announce agreement for 2020-21 season |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-nhlpa-officially-announce-agreement-2020-21-season/ |website=Sportsnet.ca |access-date=December 21, 2020 |date=December 20, 2020}}

Fan attendance in home games was prohibited until February 23, 2021, per an executive order from Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo.{{cite web |last1=Higgins-Dunn |first1=Noah |title=New York Gov. Cuomo says Barclays Center, other large arenas in the state, can reopen starting Feb. 23 |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2021/02/10/new-york-gov-cuomo-says-barclays-center-other-large-arenas-in-the-state-can-reopen-starting-feb-23.html |website=CNBC |access-date=March 3, 2021 |date=February 10, 2021}} The Rangers reopened Madison Square Garden to spectators on February 26.{{cite web |last1=Mercogliano |first1=Vincent Z. |title=New York Rangers give returning fans a show in entertaining win against Boston Bruins |url=https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nhl/2021/02/26/rangers-rout-bruins-fans-return-msg/6847998002/ |website=North Jersey Media Group |access-date=March 3, 2021 |date=February 26, 2021}}

On March 17, head coach David Quinn and his assistant coaches, Jacques Martin, David Oliver, and Greg Brown were unavailable to coach the Rangers' game against the Philadelphia Flyers because of COVID-19 protocols and health and safety guidelines. A temporary coaching staff was called in and the team was coached by head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Gord Murphy from the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, and the team's associate general manager Chris Drury. This was the first time in the NHL an entire coaching staff was not allowed to be in the arena to coach a game due to a pandemic.{{cite web |last1=Fernandez |first1=Gabriel |title=Entire New York Rangers coaching staff out vs Philadelphia Flyers due to COVID protocols |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/entire-new-york-rangers-coaching-staff-out-vs-philadelphia-flyers-due-to-covid-protocols/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=March 18, 2021 |date=March 17, 2021}} The Rangers won the game 9–0, which was the largest margin of victory since March 31, 1986, when they won 9–0 against the New Jersey Devils.{{cite web |title=Mika Zibanejad's record night fuels Rangers' 9-0 rout of Flyers |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSMTZXEH3I58ERC2 |website=Reuters |access-date=March 18, 2021 |date=March 17, 2021}}

The Rangers scored the most hat tricks of any NHL team during the season. The players were – Mika Zibanejad (3), Chris Kreider (2), and Pavel Buchnevich (1). This was the most since the 1991–92 season when the team had eight.{{cite web |last1=Scultore |first1=Anthony |title=Rangers not dead yet as they bounce Sabres 6-3 and capitalize on another Bruins loss |url=https://www.foreverblueshirts.com/rangers-not-dead-yet-as-they-bounce-sabres-6-3-and-capitalize-on-another-bruins-loss/ |website=foreverblueshirts.com |access-date=May 4, 2021 |date=April 26, 2021}}

On May 3, the Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention after a 6–3 loss to the Washington Capitals.{{cite web |title=Rangers eliminated from playoff contention; Capitals retake first in East |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-new-york-rangers-game-recap/c-324148994 |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 3, 2021 |date=May 3, 2021}} Two days later, Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton and president/alternative governor John Davidson were both relieved of their duties by the organization. They were replaced by former Rangers captain Chris Drury who was named the new president and general manager.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/31394724/new-york-rangers-fire-gm-jeff-gorton-president-john-davidson-source-says|title=Rangers fire GM, prez; name Drury to both roles|date=May 5, 2021|website=ESPN.com}}

On May 12, the Rangers fired head coach David Quinn after the team failed to make the playoffs.{{cite web |title=Rangers Announce Changes to Coaching Staff |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-announce-changes-to-coaching-staff/c-324617982 |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 12, 2021 |date=May 12, 2021}} Assistant coaches Jacques Martin, David Oliver and Greg Brown were also fired.{{cite web |last1=Brooks |first1=Larry |last2=Walker |first2=Mollie |title=Rangers fire coach David Quinn with eye on experienced replacement |url=https://nypost.com/2021/05/12/rangers-fire-david-quinn-with-eye-on-experienced-replacement/ |website=New York Post |access-date=May 13, 2021 |date=May 12, 2021}}

Standings

=Divisional standings=

Schedule and results

=Regular season=

The regular season schedule was published on December 23, 2020.{{cite web |title=2020-21 NHL schedule announced |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/2020-21-nhl-schedule-announced/c-319875512 |website=NHL.com |access-date=December 24, 2020 |date=December 23, 2020}}

{{Game log start|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;|title=2020–21 game log}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 2px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 2px solid;|title=January: 2–4–2, 6 points (Home: 1–2–1; Road: 1–2–1)| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Record| Points| Recap}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 1 || January 14 || NY Islanders || 0–4 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 0–1–0 || 0 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/01/14/2020020008|title=New York Islanders - New York Rangers - January 14th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 2 || January 16 || NY Islanders || 5–0 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 1–1–0 || 2 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/01/16/2020020024|title=New York Islanders - New York Rangers - January 16th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 3 || January 19 || New Jersey || 3–4 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 1–2–0 || 2 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/01/19/2020020046|title=New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers - January 19th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 4 || January 22 || @ Pittsburgh || 3–4 || SO || Shesterkin || PPG Paints Arena || 0 || 1–2–1 || 3 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/01/22/2020020068|title=New York Rangers - Pittsburgh Penguins - January 22nd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 5 || January 24 || @ Pittsburgh || 2–3 || || Shesterkin || PPG Paints Arena || 0 || 1–3–1 || 3 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/01/24/2020020083|title=New York Rangers - Pittsburgh Penguins - January 24th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 6 || January 26 || @ Buffalo || 2–3 || || Georgiev || KeyBank Center || 0 || 1–4–1 || 3 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/01/26/2020020094|title=New York Rangers - Buffalo Sabres - January 26th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 7 || January 28 || @ Buffalo || 3–2 || OT || Shesterkin || KeyBank Center || 0 || 2–4–1 || 5 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/01/28/2020020110|title=New York Rangers - Buffalo Sabres - January 28th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 8 || January 30 || Pittsburgh || 4–5 || OT || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 2–4–2 || 6 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/01/30/2020020125|title=Pittsburgh Penguins - New York Rangers - January 30th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 2px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 2px solid;|title=February: 5–5–1, 11 points (Home: 3–4–1; Road: 2–1–0)| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Record| Points| Recap}}

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| 9 || February 1 || Pittsburgh || 3–1 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 3–4–2 || 8 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/02/01/2020020144|title=Pittsburgh Penguins - New York Rangers - February 1st, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 10 || February 4 || Washington || 4–2 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 4–4–2 || 10 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/02/04/2020020164|title=Washington Capitals - New York Rangers - February 4th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| — || February 6 || @ New Jersey || – || colspan="7"|Postponed due to COVID-19 protocol;{{cite web |title=Devils games postponed through at least Saturday because of COVID-19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-regular-season-schedule-update/c-320972852 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 2, 2021 |date=February 1, 2021}} moved to March 4{{cite web |title=NHL Announces Changes to Rangers 2020-21 Schedule |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/nhl-announces-changes-to-rangers-2020-21-schedule/c-321124664 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 7, 2021 |date=February 6, 2021}}

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| 11 || February 8 || NY Islanders || 0–2 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 4–5–2 || 10 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/02/08/2020020196|title=New York Islanders - New York Rangers - February 8th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 12 || February 10 || Boston || 2–3 || OT || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 4–5–3 || 11 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/02/10/2020020212|title=Boston Bruins - New York Rangers - February 10th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 13 || February 12 || Boston || 0–1 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 4–6–3 || 11 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/02/12/2020020228|title=Boston Bruins - New York Rangers - February 12th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| — || February 14 || Philadelphia || – || colspan="7"|Postponed due to COVID-19 protocol;{{cite web |title=Flyers-Rangers postponed Sunday because of NHL COVID-19 protocol |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/flyers-rangers-postponed-sunday-because-of-nhl-covid-19-protocol/c-321285040 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 10, 2021 |date=February 11, 2021}} moved to April 22{{cite web |title=NHL announces updates to regular-season schedule |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-regular-season-schedule-updates/c-321728000 |website=NHL.com |access-date=February 25, 2021 |date=February 24, 2021 |quote=Game #254, Philadelphia at NY Rangers, originally scheduled for Feb. 14, is now scheduled for Thursday, April 22 at 7 p.m. ET}}

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| 14 || February 16 || New Jersey || 2–5 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 0 || 4–7–3 || 11 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/02/16/2020020364|title=New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers - February 16th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 15 || February 18 || @ Philadelphia || 3–2 || SO || Georgiev || Wells Fargo Center || 0 || 5–7–3 || 13 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/02/18/2020020266|title=New York Rangers - Philadelphia Flyers - February 18th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 16 || February 20 || @ Washington || 4–1 || || Shesterkin || Capital One Arena || 0 || 6–7–3 || 15 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/02/20/2020020279|title=New York Rangers - Washington Capitals - February 20th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 17 || February 24 || @ Philadelphia || 3–4 || || Shesterkin || Wells Fargo Center || 0 || 6–8–3 || 15 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/02/24/2020020308|title=New York Rangers - Philadelphia Flyers - February 24th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 18 || February 26 || Boston || 6–2 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 7–8–3 || 17 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/02/26/2020020323|title=Boston Bruins - New York Rangers - February 26th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 19 || February 28 || Boston || 1–4 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 7–9–3 || 17 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/02/28/2020020342|title=Boston Bruins - New York Rangers - February 28th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 2px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 2px solid;|title=March: 9–6–1, 19 points (Home: 4–0–1; Road: 5–6–0)| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Record| Points| Recap}}

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| 20 || March 2 || Buffalo || 3–2 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 8–9–3 || 19 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/03/02/2020020354|title=Buffalo Sabres - New York Rangers - March 2nd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 21 || March 4 || @ New Jersey || 6–1 || || Shesterkin || Prudential Center || 1,800 || 9–9–3 || 21 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/03/04/2020020180|title=New York Rangers - New Jersey Devils - March 4th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 22 || March 6 || @ New Jersey || 6–3 || || Georgiev || Prudential Center || 1,800 || 10–9–3 || 23 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/03/06/2020020374|title=New York Rangers - New Jersey Devils - March 6th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 23 || March 7 || @ Pittsburgh || 1–5 || || Georgiev || PPG Paints Arena || 2,800 || 10–10–3 || 23 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/03/07/2020020393|title=New York Rangers - Pittsburgh Penguins - March 7th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 24 || March 9 || @ Pittsburgh || 2–4 || || Kinkaid || PPG Paints Arena || 2,800 || 10–11–3 || 23 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/03/09/2020020405|title=New York Rangers - Pittsburgh Penguins - March 9th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 25 || March 11 || @ Boston || 0–4 || || Georgiev || TD Garden || 0 || 10–12–3 || 23 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/03/11/2020020415|title=New York Rangers - Boston Bruins - March 11th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 26 || March 13 || @ Boston || 4–0 || || Kinkaid || TD Garden || 0 || 11–12–3 || 25 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/03/13/2020020430|title=New York Rangers - Boston Bruins - March 13th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 27 || March 15 || Philadelphia || 4–5 || OT || Kinkaid || Madison Square Garden || 1,639 || 11–12–4 || 26 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/03/15/2020020446|title=Philadelphia Flyers - New York Rangers - March 15th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 28 || March 17 || Philadelphia || 9–0 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 1,723 || 12–12–4 || 28 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/03/17/2020020462|title=Philadelphia Flyers - New York Rangers - March 17th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 29 || March 19 || @ Washington || 1–2 || || Georgiev || Capital One Arena || 0 || 12–13–4 || 28 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/03/19/2020020478|title=New York Rangers - Washington Capitals - March 19th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 30 || March 20 || @ Washington || 3–1 || || Kinkaid || Capital One Arena || 0 || 13–13–4 || 30 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/03/20/2020020291|title=New York Rangers - Washington Capitals - March 20th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 31 || March 22 || Buffalo || 5–3 || || Kinkaid || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 14–13–4 || 32 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/03/22/2020020496|title=Buffalo Sabres - New York Rangers - March 22nd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 32 || March 25 || @ Philadelphia || 8–3 || || Shesterkin || Wells Fargo Center || 2,854 || 15–13–4 || 34 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/03/25/2020020516|title=New York Rangers - Philadelphia Flyers - March 25th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 33 || March 27 || @ Philadelphia || 1–2 || || Shesterkin || Wells Fargo Center || 3,069 || 15–14–4 || 34 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/03/27/2020020530|title=New York Rangers - Philadelphia Flyers - March 27th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 34 || March 28 || @ Washington || 4–5 || || Kinkaid || Capital One Arena || 0 || 15–15–4 || 34 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/03/28/2020020542|title=New York Rangers - Washington Capitals - March 28th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 35 || March 30 || Washington || 5–2 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,761 || 16–15–4 || 36 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/03/30/2020020558|title=Washington Capitals - New York Rangers - March 30th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 2px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 2px solid;|title=April: 10–4–2, 22 points (Home: 6–3–0; Road: 4–1–2)| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Record| Points| Recap}}

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| 36 || April 1 || @ Buffalo || 3–2 || OT || Shesterkin || KeyBank Center || 0 || 17–15–4 || 38 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/04/01/2020020572|title=New York Rangers - Buffalo Sabres - April 1st, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 37 || April 3 || @ Buffalo || 2–3 || SO || Shesterkin || KeyBank Center || 302 || 17–15–5 || 39 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/04/03/2020020586|title=New York Rangers - Buffalo Sabres - April 3rd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 38 || April 6 || Pittsburgh || 8–4 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,693 || 18–15–5 || 41 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/04/06/2020020613|title=Pittsburgh Penguins - New York Rangers - April 6th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 39 || April 8 || Pittsburgh || 2–5 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 18–16–5 || 41 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-pit/2021/04/08/2020020627|title=Pittsburgh Penguins - New York Rangers - April 8th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 40 || April 9 || @ NY Islanders || 4–1 || || Georgiev || Nassau Coliseum || 1,400 || 19–16–5 || 43 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/04/09/2020020636|title=New York Rangers - New York Islanders - April 9th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 41 || April 11 || @ NY Islanders || 2–3 || OT || Shesterkin || Nassau Coliseum || 1,400 || 19–16–6 || 44 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/04/11/2020020651|title=New York Rangers - New York Islanders - April 11th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 42 || April 13 || @ New Jersey || 3–0 || || Shesterkin || Prudential Center || 3,600 || 20–16–6 || 46 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/04/13/2020020666|title=New York Rangers - New Jersey Devils - April 13th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 43 || April 15 || New Jersey || 4–0 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,688 || 21–16–6 || 48 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/04/15/2020020676|title=New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers - April 15th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 44 || April 17 || New Jersey || 6–3 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 22–16–6 || 50 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/04/17/2020020691|title=New Jersey Devils - New York Rangers - April 17th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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| 45 || April 18 || @ New Jersey || 5–3 || || Georgiev || Prudential Center || 3,500 || 23–16–6 || 52 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/njd-vs-nyr/2021/04/18/2020020702|title=New York Rangers - New Jersey Devils - April 18th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 46 || April 20 || @ NY Islanders || 1–6 || || Shesterkin || Nassau Coliseum || 1,400 || 23–17–6 || 52 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/04/20/2020020717|title=New York Rangers - New York Islanders - April 20th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 47 || April 22 || Philadelphia || 2–3 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 23–18–6 || 52 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/04/22/2020020254|title=Philadelphia Flyers - New York Rangers - April 22nd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 48 || April 23 || Philadelphia || 4–1 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 24–18–6 || 54 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2021/04/23/2020020739|title=Philadelphia Flyers - New York Rangers - April 23rd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 49 || April 25 || Buffalo || 6–3 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 25–18–6 || 56 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/04/25/2020020754|title=Buffalo Sabres - New York Rangers - April 25th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 50 || April 27 || Buffalo || 3–1 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,796 || 26–18–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/buf-vs-nyr/2021/04/27/2020020768|title=Buffalo Sabres - New York Rangers - April 27th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 51 || April 29 || NY Islanders || 0–4 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 26–19–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/04/29/2020020784|title=New York Islanders - New York Rangers - April 29th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

{{Game log section start|hide=y|style=background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 2px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 2px solid;|title=May: 1–4–0, 2 points (Home: 0–2–0; Road: 1–2–0)| Game| Date| Opponent| Score| OT| Decision| Location| Attendance| Record| Points| Recap}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 52 || May 1 || @ NY Islanders || 0–3 || || Georgiev || Nassau Coliseum || 1,400 || 26–20–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyi-vs-nyr/2021/05/01/2020020797|title=New York Rangers - New York Islanders - May 1st, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 53 || May 3 || Washington || 3–6 || || Shesterkin || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 26–21–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/05/03/2020020814|title=Washington Capitals - New York Rangers - May 3rd, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 54 || May 5 || Washington || 2–4 || || Georgiev || Madison Square Garden || 1,800 || 26–22–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-wsh/2021/05/05/2020020830|title=Washington Capitals - New York Rangers - May 5th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#fcc;"

| 55 || May 6 || @ Boston || 0–4 || || Shesterkin || TD Garden || 2,191 || 26–23–6 || 58 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/05/06/2020020838|title=New York Rangers - Boston Bruins - May 6th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"

| 56 || May 8 || @ Boston || 5–4 || || Shesterkin || TD Garden || 2,191 || 27–23–6 || 60 || {{Cite web|url=https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/bos-vs-nyr/2021/05/08/2020020854|title=New York Rangers - Boston Bruins - May 8th, 2021|website=NHL.com}}

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Player statistics

As of May 8, 2021{{cite web |title=New York Rangers Stats - 2020-2021 - Regular season |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/stats/2020-2021/regular-season |website=NHL.com |access-date=May 9, 2021}}

=Skaters=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" \|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"\|Regular season{{cite web \|title=NHL.com – Stats – New York Rangers Skaters – Regular season \|url=http://www.nhl.com/stats/skaters?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20202021&seasonTo=20202021&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.10&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=points,goals,assists \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=May 9, 2021}} ! Player ! {{abbr\|GP\|Games played}} ! {{abbr\|G\|Goals}} ! {{abbr\|A\|Assists}} ! {{abbr\|Pts\|Points}} ! data-sort-type="number"\|{{abbr\|+/−\|Plus/minus}} ! {{abbr\|PIM\|Penalty minutes}}
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Artemi\|Panarin}}	42	17	41	58	+14	6
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Mika\|Zibanejad}}	56	24	26	50	+2	18
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Ryan\|Strome}}	56	14	35	49	+6	39
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Pavel\|Buchnevich}}	54	20	28	48	+12	42
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Adam\|Fox}}	55	5	42	47	+19	14
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Chris\|Kreider}}	50	20	10	30	{{sort
1\|–1}}	34
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Colin\|Blackwell}}	47	12	10	22	+2	15
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Filip\|Chytil}}	42	8	14	22	+9	10
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Alexis\|Lafreniere\|Alexis Lafrenière}}	56	12	9	21	{{sort
7\|–7}}	8
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Kaapo\|Kakko}}	48	9	8	17	+3	10
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Ryan\|Lindgren}}	51	1	15	16	+20	35
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Kevin\|Rooney\|dab=ice hockey}}	54	8	6	14	0	54
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|K'Andre\|Miller}}	53	5	7	12	+9	20
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Jacob\|Trouba}}	38	2	10	12	+3	22
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Brendan\|Smith\|dab=ice hockey}}	48	5	5	10	+3	73
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Julien\|Gauthier}}	30	2	6	8	{{sort
6\|–6}}	14
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Phillip\|Di Giuseppe}}	31	1	7	8	+2	13
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Brendan\|Lemieux}}^‡	31	2	5	7	0	59
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Brett\|Howden}}	42	1	6	7	{{sort
2\|–2}}	11
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Vitali\|Kravtsov}}	20	2	2	4	{{sort
6\|–6}}	4
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Libor\|Hajek\|Libor Hájek}}	44	2	2	4	+2	10
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Anthony\|Bitetto}}	14	1	3	4	{{sort
8\|–8}}	20
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Zac\|Jones}}	10	0	4	4	{{sort
2\|–2}}	2
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Jack\|Johnson\|dab=ice hockey}}	13	1	0	1	{{sort
5\|–5}}	8
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Jonny\|Brodzinski}}	5	1	0	1	0	4
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Morgan\|Barron}}	5	1	0	1	0	4
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Tony\|DeAngelo}}	6	0	1	1	{{sort
6\|–6}}	4
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Tarmo\|Reunanen}}	4	0	1	1	+1	0
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Justin\|Richards\|dab=ice hockey}}	1	0	1	1	+1	0
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Tim\|Gettinger}}	2	0	0	0	{{sort
2\|–2}}	0

=Goaltenders=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" \|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"\|Regular season{{cite web \|title=NHL.com – Stats – New York Rangers Goalies – Regular season \|url=http://www.nhl.com/stats/goalies?reportType=season&seasonFrom=20202021&seasonTo=20202021&gameType=2&playerPlayedFor=franchise.10&filter=gamesPlayed,gte,1&sort=wins,savePct \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=May 9, 2021}} ! Player ! {{abbr\|GP\|Games played}} ! {{abbr\|GS\|Games started}} ! {{abbr\|TOI\|Time on ice}} ! {{abbr\|W\|Win}} ! {{abbr\|L\|Loss}} ! {{abbr\|OT\|Overtime loss}} ! {{abbr\|GA\|Goals against}} ! {{abbr\|GAA\|Goals against average}} ! {{abbr\|SA\|Shots against}} ! {{abbr\|SV%\|Save percentage}} ! {{abbr\|SO\|Shutouts}} ! {{abbr\|G\|Goals}} ! {{abbr\|A\|Assists}} ! {{abbr\|PIM\|Penalty minutes}}
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Igor\|Shesterkin}}	35	31	1,899:01	16	14	3	83	2.62	987	.916	2	0	0	0
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Alexandar\|Georgiev}}	19	18	973:56	8	7	2	44	2.71	465	.905	2	0	1	0
style="text-align:left;"\|{{sortname\|Keith\|Kinkaid}}	9	7	485:53	3	2	1	21	2.59	205	.898	1	0	0	0

{{Plainlist|

^† 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.

}}

Awards and honors

=Awards=

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" \|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"\|Regular season
Player	Award	Date
{{sortname\|Adam\|Fox}}	Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award	April 29, 2021
{{sortname\|Adam\|Fox\|nolink=1}}	James Norris Memorial Trophy	June 29, 2021

class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"

|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"|Regular season

Player

Award

Date

Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award

April 29, 2021

James Norris Memorial Trophy

June 29, 2021

=Milestones=

Player	Milestone	Reached
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" \|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"\|Regular season
{{sortname\|Alexis\|Lafreniere\|Alexis Lafrenière}}	1st NHL career game	January 14, 2021
{{sortname\|K'Andre\|Miller}}	1st NHL career game	January 14, 2021
K'Andre Miller	1st NHL career point	January 22, 2021
K'Andre Miller	1st NHL career goal	January 26, 2021
Alexis Lafreniere	1st NHL career goal	January 28, 2021
{{sortname\|Kevin\|Rooney\|dab=ice hockey}}	100th NHL career game	January 28, 2021
{{sortname\|Artem\|Panarin}}	400th NHL career game	February 1, 2021
{{sortname\|Julien\|Gauthier}}	1st NHL career goal	February 10, 2021
{{sortname\|Ryan\|Strome}}	100th NHL career goal 200th NHL career point	February 20, 2021
Alexis Lafreniere	1st NHL career assist	February 26, 2021
{{sortname\|Pavel\|Buchnevich}}	100th NHL career assist	March 7, 2021
{{sortname\|Tarmo\|Reunanen}}	1st NHL career game 1st NHL career assist 1st NHL career point	March 15, 2021
{{sortname\|Jacob\|Trouba}}	50th NHL career goal	March 17, 2021
{{sortname\|Brendan\|Smith\|dab=ice hockey}}	500th NHL career game	March 19, 2021
{{sortname\|Adam\|Fox}}	100th NHL career game	March 22, 2021
{{sortname\|Vitali\|Kravtsov}}	1st NHL career game	April 3, 2021
Vitali Kravtsov	1st NHL career assist 1st NHL career point	April 11, 2021
Pavel Buchnevich	Scored the 20,000th goal in Rangers franchise history	April 13, 2021
{{sortname\|Igor\|Shesterkin}}	1st NHL career shutout	April 13, 2021
Artem Panarin	300th NHL career assist	April 17, 2021
Pavel Buchnevich	1st NHL career hat trick	April 17, 2021
Vitali Kravtsov	1st NHL career goal	April 18, 2021
{{sortname\|Zac\|Jones}}	1st NHL career game	April 22, 2021
Zac Jones	1st NHL career point	April 25, 2021
Ryan Strome	300th NHL career point	April 27, 2021
{{sortname\|Morgan\|Barron}}	1st NHL career game	May 1, 2021
Morgan Barron	1st NHL career goal 1st NHL career point	May 5, 2021
{{sortname\|Justin\|Richards\|dab=ice hockey}}	1st NHL career game 1st NHL career assist 1st NHL career point	May 8, 2021
{{sortname\|Mika\|Zibanejad}}	200th NHL career goal	May 8, 2021

=Records=

Player	Record	Reached
class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" \|+ style="background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0033A0 5px solid; border-bottom:#C8102E 5px solid;"\|Regular season
{{sortname\|Chris\|Kreider}}	161st NHL career goal (2nd most goals by American-born Ranger)	February 1, 2021
{{sortname\|Mika\|Zibanejad}}	Most points in one period with 6 (tied with Bryan Trottier)	March 17, 2021
Mika Zibanejad	1st player in NHL history to record 6+ points in consecutive games vs. one opponent within a regular season (6 goals, 6 assists against Philadelphia Flyers)	March 25, 2021
{{sortname\|Artemi\|Panarin}}	Most assists (93) in first 100 games (98) in Rangers history (passing Mark Messier)	April 9, 2021

Transactions

The Rangers were involved in the following transactions during the 2020–21 season.

=Trades=

Date	colspan="2"\|Details	Ref
class="wikitable"
style="background:#eee;" \| {{start date\|2020\|10\|06}} \| valign="top"\|To Calgary Flames CAR's 1st-round pick in 2020 3rd-round pick in 2020 \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 1st-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|last1=Morreale \|first1=Mike G. \|title=Lafreniere No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft by Rangers; Byfield makes history \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/new-york-rangers-pick-alexis-lafreniere-first-in-nhl-draft/c-319320252 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 7, 2020 \|date=October 6, 2020}}{{cite web \|title=Flames select Connor Zary 24th overall after pair of trades – Sportsnet.ca \|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/flames-select-connor-zary-24th-overall-pair-trades/ \|website=Sportsnet.ca \|access-date=October 8, 2020 \|date=October 6, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|07}} \| valign="top"\|To Los Angeles Kings Lias Andersson \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers VGK's 2nd-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|last1=Rosen \|first1=Dan \|title=Andersson traded to Kings by Rangers for second-round pick \|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/lias-andersson-traded-to-kings-by-rangers/c-319356070 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 7, 2020 \|date=October 7, 2020}}
style="background:#eee;" \| {{start date\|2020\|10\|07}} \| valign="top"\|To San Jose Sharks 7th-round pick in 2020 VAN's 7th-round pick in 2020 \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 5th-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|title=Sharks Conclude 2020 NHL Draft with Nine Selections \|url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-conclude-2020-nhl-draft-with-nine-selections/c-319353442 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 8, 2020 \|date=October 7, 2020}}
{{start date\|2021\|03\|27}} \| valign="top"\|To Los Angeles Kings Brendan Lemieux \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 4th-round pick in 2021 \| {{cite web \|title=Rangers Acquire Fourth-Round Pick in 2021 NHL Entry Draft \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-fourth-round-pick-in-2021-nhl-entry-draft/c-322982550 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=March 29, 2021 \|date=March 27, 2021}}

=Free agents=

Date	Player	Team	Contract term	Ref
class="wikitable"
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Anthony Bitetto	from Winnipeg Jets	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Announce Six Free Agent Signings \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-announce-six-free-agent-signings/c-319405248 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 9, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Colin Blackwell	from Nashville Predators	2-year
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Jonny Brodzinski	from San Jose Sharks	1-year
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Anthony Greco	from San Jose Sharks	2-year
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Jack Johnson	from Pittsburgh Penguins	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Free Agent Defenseman Jack Johnson \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-free-agent-defenseman-jack-johnson/c-319403980 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 9, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Keith Kinkaid	from Montreal Canadiens	2-year
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Kevin Rooney	from New Jersey Devils	2-year
{{start date\|2020\|10\|10}}	Jesper Fast	to Carolina Hurricanes	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Canes Agree to Terms With Forward Jesper Fast \|url=https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/news/canes-agree-to-terms-with-jesper-fast/c-319423076 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 10, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|10}}	Vinni Lettieri	to Anaheim Ducks	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Ducks Sign De Leo, Welinski, Poturalski and Lettieri to Contracts \|url=https://www.nhl.com/ducks/news/ducks-sign-de-leo-welinski-poturalski-and-lettieri-to-contracts/c-319420896 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 10, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|11}}	Danny O'Regan	to Vegas Golden Knights	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Vegas Golden Knights Announce Roster Transactions \|url=https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights/news/vegas-golden-knights-announce-roster-transactions/c-319426502 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 11, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|14}}	Greg McKegg	to Boston Bruins	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Bruins Sign Jakub Zboril, Greg McKegg And Callum Booth \|url=https://www.nhl.com/bruins/news/bruins-sign-jakub-zboril-greg-mckegg-and-callum-booth/c-319453950 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 18, 2020 \|date=October 14, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|19}}	Steven Fogarty	to Buffalo Sabres	1-year	{{cite web \|last1=LaBarber \|first1=Jourdon \|title=Sabres sign Steven Fogarty to 1-year deal \|url=https://www.nhl.com/sabres/news/buffalo-sabres-steven-fogarty-free-agent-nhl/c-319475170 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 23, 2020 \|date=October 19, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|11\|13}}	Micheal Haley	to Ottawa Senators	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Ottawa Senators sign forward Micheal Haley to one-year, two-way contract \|url=https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/ottawa-senators-sign-forward-micheal-haley-to-a-one-year-two-way-contract/c-319624936 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=November 15, 2020 \|date=November 13, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|12\|31}}	Jean-Francois Berube	to Ontario Reign (AHL)	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Reign sign J-F Berube to AHL contract \|url=https://www.ontarioreign.com/news/detail/reign-sign-j-f-berube-to-ahl-contract \|website=ontarioreign.com \|access-date=January 2, 2021 \|date=December 31, 2020}}
{{start date\|2021\|01\|09}}	Ryan Gropp	to Västerviks IK (HockeyAllsvenskan)	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Ny forward klar för VIK \|url=https://www.vikhockey.se/artikel/ryteakjok-6h8ki1/ny-forward-klar-for-vik \|website=Västerviks IK \|access-date=January 10, 2021 \|language=sv-SE \|date=January 9, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|01\|12}}	Boo Nieves	to Tampa Bay Lightning	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Lightning sign forward Cristoval Nieves to one-year contract \|url=https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/tampa-bay-lightning-sign-forward-cristoval-nieves-to-one-year-contract/c-320214840 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=January 13, 2021 \|date=January 12, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|03\|04}}	Mason Geertsen	from Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Mason Geertsen \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-mason-geertsen/c-322080224 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=March 4, 2021 \|date=March 4, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|06\|04}}	Yegor Rykov	to Severstal Cherepovets (KHL)	2-year	{{cite web \|title=KHL Transfers Tracker \|url=https://en.khl.ru/news/2021/07/12/484790.html \|website=en.khl.ru \|access-date=October 1, 2021 \|date=July 12, 2021}}

=Signings=

Date	Player	Contract term	Ref
class="wikitable"
{{start date\|2020\|10\|09}}	Brandon Crawley	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Brandon Crawley \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-brandon-crawley/c-319399018 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 11, 2020 \|date=October 9, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|12}}	Alexis Lafreniere	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Alexis Lafrenière \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-sign-alexis-lafreniere/c-319433296 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 12, 2020 \|date=October 12, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|13}}	Phillip Di Giuseppe	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Phillip Di Giuseppe \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-phillip-di-giuseppe/c-319444048 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 13, 2020 \|date=October 13, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|15}}	Tony DeAngelo	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Tony DeAngelo \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-tony-deangelo/c-319465792 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=February 2, 2021 \|date=October 15, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|15}}	Alexandar Georgiev	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Alexandar Georgiev \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-alexandar-georgiev/c-319462720 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 18, 2020 \|date=October 15, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|16}}	Gabriel Fontaine	1-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Gabriel Fontaine and Darren Raddysh \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-gabriel-fontaine-and-darren-raddysh/c-319468986 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 18, 2020 \|date=October 16, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|16}}	Darren Raddysh	1-year
{{start date\|2020\|11\|06}}	Brendan Lemieux	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Brendan Lemieux \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-brendan-lemieux/c-319587468 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=November 8, 2020 \|date=November 6, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|11\|06}}	Ryan Strome	2-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Ryan Strome \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-ryan-strome/c-319586854 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=November 8, 2020 \|date=November 6, 2020}}
{{start date\|2021\|03\|04}}	Braden Schneider	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Braden Schneider \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-braden-schneider/c-322077354 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=March 4, 2021 \|date=March 4, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|03\|29}}	Hunter Skinner	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Hunter Skinner \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-hunter-skinner/c-323032136 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=March 30, 2021 \|date=March 29, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|04\|13}}	Zachary Jones	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Zac Jones \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-zac-jones/c-323602896 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=April 13, 2021 \|date=April 13, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|04\|19}}	William Cuylle	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Forward Will Cuylle \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-will-cuylle/c-323805730 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=April 20, 2021 \|date=April 19, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|04\|21}}	Karl Henriksson	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Forward Karl Henriksson \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-forward-karl-henriksson/c-323878208 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=April 21, 2021 \|date=April 21, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|04\|29}}	Lauri Pajuniemi	2-year	{{cite web \|last1=Power \|first1=Kevin \|title=New York Rangers Sign Lauri Pajuniemi to ELC \|url=https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/4/29/22410918/new-york-rangers-sign-lauri-pajuniemi-to-elc \|website=Blueshirt Banter \|access-date=October 4, 2021 \|date=April 29, 2021}}{{better source needed\|date=October 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|05\|10}}	Ryan Lindgren	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Ryan Lindgren \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-ryan-lindgren/c-324547686 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=May 12, 2021 \|date=May 10, 2021}}
{{start date\|2021\|06\|03}}	Nils Lundkvist	3-year	{{cite web \|title=Rangers Agree to Terms with Defenseman Nils Lundkvist \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-defenseman-nils-lundkvist/c-325168278 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=June 3, 2021 \|date=June 3, 2021}}

Draft picks

Below are the New York Rangers' selections at the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on October 6 and 7, 2020, in a remote format, with teams convening via videoconferencing, and Commissioner Gary Bettman announcing selections from the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.{{cite web |last1=Cotsonika |first1=Nicholas J. |title=2020 NHL Draft, being held virtually, will be unique for teams, viewers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/virtual-2020-nhl-draft-unique-for-teams-and-viewers/c-319307618 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=October 6, 2020}} It was originally scheduled to be held on June 26–27, 2020, at the Bell Centre in Montreal,{{cite web |title=Canadiens to host 2020 NHL Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-to-host-2020-nhl-draft/c-307908798 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=June 19, 2019}}{{cite web |title=NHL reveals tentative dates for Stanley Cup Final, draft |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-reveals-tentative-dates-stanley-cup-final-draft/ |website=Sportsnet.ca |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=July 8, 2020}} but was postponed on March 25, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the conclusion of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.{{cite web |title=NHL postpones Scouting Combine, Awards, Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-draft-awards-scouting-combine-postponed/c-316290794 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=March 25, 2020}}

class="wikitable"
Round ! # ! Player ! Pos ! Nationality ! College/junior/club team
style="text-align:center;"\|1 \| style="text-align:center;"\|1 \| Alexis Lafreniere \| LW \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|1 \| style="text-align:center;"\|19¹ \| Braden Schneider \| D \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|2 \| style="text-align:center;"\|60² \| William Cuylle \| LW \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Windsor Spitfires (OHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|3 \| style="text-align:center;"\|92³ \| Oliver Tarnstrom \| C \| {{flagu\|Sweden}} \| AIK IF J20 (J20 SuperElit)
style="text-align:center;"\|4 \| style="text-align:center;"\|103 \| Dylan Garand \| G \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|5 \| style="text-align:center;"\|127⁴ \| Evan Vierling \| C \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Barrie Colts (OHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|5 \| style="text-align:center;"\|134 \| Brett Berard \| LW \| {{flagu\|United States}} \| U.S. NTDP U-18 (USDP)
style="text-align:center;"\|6 \| style="text-align:center;"\|165 \| Matt Rempe \| C \| {{flagu\|Canada}} \| Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)
style="text-align:center;"\|7 \| style="text-align:center;"\|197⁵ \| Hugo Ollas \| G \| {{flagu\|Sweden}} \| Linköping HC J20 (J20 SuperElit)

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Round

! #

! Player

! Pos

! Nationality

! College/junior/club team

style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|1

| Alexis Lafreniere

| LW

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL)

style="text-align:center;"|1

| style="text-align:center;"|19¹

| Braden Schneider

| D

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL)

style="text-align:center;"|2

| style="text-align:center;"|60²

| William Cuylle

| LW

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Windsor Spitfires (OHL)

style="text-align:center;"|3

| style="text-align:center;"|92³

| Oliver Tarnstrom

| C

| {{flagu|Sweden}}

| AIK IF J20 (J20 SuperElit)

style="text-align:center;"|4

| style="text-align:center;"|103

| Dylan Garand

| G

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Kamloops Blazers (WHL)

style="text-align:center;"|5

| style="text-align:center;"|127⁴

| Evan Vierling

| C

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Barrie Colts (OHL)

style="text-align:center;"|5

| style="text-align:center;"|134

| Brett Berard

| LW

| {{flagu|United States}}

| U.S. NTDP U-18 (USDP)

style="text-align:center;"|6

| style="text-align:center;"|165

| Matt Rempe

| C

| {{flagu|Canada}}

| Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL)

style="text-align:center;"|7

| style="text-align:center;"|197⁵

| Hugo Ollas

| G

| {{flagu|Sweden}}

| Linköping HC J20 (J20 SuperElit)

The Calgary Flames' first-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on October 6, 2020, that sent Carolina Hurricanes' first-round pick and a third-round pick both in 2020 (22nd and 72nd overall) to Calgary in exchange for this pick.
The Los Angeles Kings' second-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on October 7, 2020, that sent Lias Andersson to Los Angeles in exchange for this pick.
The Dallas Stars' third-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on February 23, 2019, that sent Mats Zuccarello to Dallas in exchange for a conditional second-round pick in 2019 and this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade).{{cite web |title=Rangers Acquire 2019 Conditional 2nd Rd & 2020 Conditional 3rd Rd Picks |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-2019-conditional-2nd-rd--2020-conditional-3rd-rd-picks/c-305148148 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=February 23, 2019}}
The San Jose Sharks' fifth-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on October 7, 2020, that sent a seventh-round pick and Vancouver Canucks' seventh-round pick both in 2020 (196th and 206th overall) to San Jose in exchange for this pick.
The Nashville Predators' seventh-round pick went to the New York Rangers as the result of a trade on February 6, 2019, that sent Cody McLeod to Nashville in exchange for this pick.{{cite web |title=Rangers Acquire Seventh-Round Pick in 2020 NHL Entry Draft |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-seventh-round-pick-in-2020-nhl-entry-draft/c-304543206 |website=NHL.com |access-date=October 7, 2020 |date=February 6, 2019}}

References

2020-21

Category:2020–21 NHL season by team

Category:2020 in sports in New York City

Category:2021 in sports in New York City

[[Category:{{#if:2020|{{#ifexpr: 2020 < 10 |0s|{{#expr:(((2020/10)-0.5) round 0)}}0s}}|Parameter 1=year required!}} in Manhattan]]

Date	colspan="2"\|Details	Ref
class="wikitable"
style="background:#eee;" \| {{start date\|2020\|10\|06}} \| valign="top"\|To Calgary Flames CAR's 1st-round pick in 2020 3rd-round pick in 2020 \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 1st-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|last1=Morreale \|first1=Mike G. \|title=Lafreniere No. 1 pick in 2020 NHL Draft by Rangers; Byfield makes history \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/new-york-rangers-pick-alexis-lafreniere-first-in-nhl-draft/c-319320252 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 7, 2020 \|date=October 6, 2020}}{{cite web \|title=Flames select Connor Zary 24th overall after pair of trades – Sportsnet.ca \|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/flames-select-connor-zary-24th-overall-pair-trades/ \|website=Sportsnet.ca \|access-date=October 8, 2020 \|date=October 6, 2020}}
{{start date\|2020\|10\|07}} \| valign="top"\|To Los Angeles Kings Lias Andersson \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers VGK's 2nd-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|last1=Rosen \|first1=Dan \|title=Andersson traded to Kings by Rangers for second-round pick \|url=https://www.nhl.com/news/lias-andersson-traded-to-kings-by-rangers/c-319356070 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 7, 2020 \|date=October 7, 2020}}
style="background:#eee;" \| {{start date\|2020\|10\|07}} \| valign="top"\|To San Jose Sharks 7th-round pick in 2020 VAN's 7th-round pick in 2020 \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 5th-round pick in 2020 \| {{cite web \|title=Sharks Conclude 2020 NHL Draft with Nine Selections \|url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-conclude-2020-nhl-draft-with-nine-selections/c-319353442 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=October 8, 2020 \|date=October 7, 2020}}
{{start date\|2021\|03\|27}} \| valign="top"\|To Los Angeles Kings Brendan Lemieux \| valign="top"\|To New York Rangers 4th-round pick in 2021 \| {{cite web \|title=Rangers Acquire Fourth-Round Pick in 2021 NHL Entry Draft \|url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-acquire-fourth-round-pick-in-2021-nhl-entry-draft/c-322982550 \|website=NHL.com \|access-date=March 29, 2021 \|date=March 27, 2021}}