2014–15 New York Rangers season

2014–15 New York Rangers
Metropolitan Division champions
Division 1st Metropolitan
Conference 1st Eastern
2014–15 record 53–22–7
Home record 25–11–5
Road record 28–11–2
Goals for 252
Goals against 192
Team information
General Manager Glen Sather
Coach Alain Vigneault
Captain Ryan McDonagh
Alternate captains Dan Girardi
Marc Staal
Derek Stepan
Martin St. Louis
Arena Madison Square Garden
Average attendance 18,006[1]
(37 games)
Minor league affiliate(s) Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
Greenville Road Warriors (ECHL)
Team leaders
Goals Rick Nash (42)
Assists Derick Brassard (41)
Points Rick Nash (69)
Penalties in minutes Tanner Glass (98)
Plus/minus Rick Nash (+29)
Wins Henrik Lundqvist (30)
Goals against average Mackenzie Skapski (0.50)

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. 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 season marked the third time in four years that the Rangers reached the Eastern Conference Finals.

Off-season

The Rangers used their second compliance buyout on center Brad Richards on June 20, 2014.[2][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][5]

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.[6]

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.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10] 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.

On April 11, 2015, the Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4–2 to win their 53rd game with 113 points. This is the most wins and points ever by the team, breaking single-season franchise records.

Playoffs

In the first round of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the Rangers played the Pittsburgh Penguins and won the series in five games.

In the second round of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Rangers played the Washington Capitals and won the series in seven games.

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.

Standings

Divisional standings

Metropolitan Division
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 p New York Rangers 82 53 22 7 49 252 192 +60 113
2 x Washington Capitals 82 45 26 11 40 242 203 +39 101
3 x New York Islanders 82 47 28 7 40 252 230 +22 101
4 x Pittsburgh Penguins 82 43 27 12 39 221 210 +11 98
5 Columbus Blue Jackets 82 42 35 5 33 236 250 14 89
6 Philadelphia Flyers 82 33 31 18 30 215 234 19 84
7 New Jersey Devils 82 32 36 14 27 181 216 35 78
8 Carolina Hurricanes 82 30 41 11 25 188 226 38 71
Source: National Hockey League
p Clinched Presidents Trophy; x Clinched playoff spot.

Conference standings

Top 3 (Atlantic Division)
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 y Montreal Canadiens 82 50 22 10 43 221 189 +32 110
2 x Tampa Bay Lightning 82 50 24 8 47 262 211 +51 108
3 x Detroit Red Wings 82 43 25 14 39 235 221 +14 100
Source: National Hockey League
x Clinched playoff spot; y Clinched division.
Top 3 (Metropolitan Division)
Pos Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 p New York Rangers 82 53 22 7 49 252 192 +60 113
2 x Washington Capitals 82 45 26 11 40 242 203 +39 101
3 x New York Islanders 82 47 28 7 40 252 230 +22 101
Source: National Hockey League
p Clinched Presidents Trophy; x Clinched playoff spot.
Eastern Conference Wild Card
Pos Div Team GP W L OTL ROW GF GA GD Pts
1 AT x Ottawa Senators 82 43 26 13 37 238 215 +23 99
2 ME x Pittsburgh Penguins 82 43 27 12 39 221 210 +11 98
3 AT Boston Bruins 82 41 27 14 37 213 211 +2 96
4 AT Florida Panthers 82 38 29 15 30 206 223 17 91
5 ME Columbus Blue Jackets 82 42 35 5 33 236 250 14 89
6 ME Philadelphia Flyers 82 33 31 18 30 215 234 19 84
7 ME New Jersey Devils 82 32 36 14 27 181 216 35 78
8 ME Carolina Hurricanes 82 30 41 11 25 188 226 38 71
9 AT Toronto Maple Leafs 82 30 44 8 25 211 262 51 68
10 AT Buffalo Sabres 82 23 51 8 15 161 274 113 54
Source: National Hockey League
x Clinched playoff spot.

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

2014–15 Game Log

  Win (2 Points)   Loss (0 points)   Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)

Playoffs

2015 Stanley Cup playoffs

Player statistics

Final Stats

Skaters
Goaltenders
Regular season[11]
Player GP GS TOI W L OT GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Henrik Lundqvist46462743301331032.251329.9225010
Cam Talbot363420952194772.211038.9265000
Mackenzie Skapski2212020010.5045.9781000
Playoffs
Player GP GS TOI W L GA GAA SA SV% SO G A PIM
Henrik Lundqvist19191166118412.11570.9280000

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.

Roster

Injuries

Updated as of May 2, 2015

Player Injury Date Returned Games missed
Derek StepanLower-body-injury (broken leg)September 24, 2014[12]November 8, 201412 games
Dan BoyleUpper-body-injury (broken hand)October 9, 2014[13]November 13, 201414 games
Ryan McDonaghUpper-body-injury (shoulder)November 1, 2014November 28, 201410 games
Kevin KleinLower-body-injury (foot)November 1, 2014November 5, 20141 game
Mats ZuccarelloUndisclosedNovember 1, 2014November 5, 20141 game
Henrik Lundqvist Vascular injury (neck)February 4, 2015March 28, 201525 games
Jesper Fast Knee sprainFebruary 8, 2015[14]March 2, 201511 games
Rick Nash Neck spasmsFebruary 24, 2015February 26, 20151 game
Kevin KleinUpper-body-injury (arm)March 11, 2015[15]April 30, 201516 games
Martin St. LouisLower-body-injury (leg)March 15, 2015[16]April 2, 20158 games
Total74 games

Suspensions/fines

Player Explanation Length Salary Date issued
John MooreIllegal 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$51,859.75October 29, 2014[17]
Tanner GlassButt-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.$3,897.85March 28, 2015[18]

Awards and records

Awards

Milestones

Transactions

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

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