New York Rangers

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Lore & Background

The 2025–26 season marked a significant turning point for the Rangers. Under new head coach [Name], the team entered its 99th season of play with high hopes. However, the campaign ended in disappointment on March 25, 2026, when a 4–3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated the Rangers from playoff contention. This marked the second consecutive season the team missed the playoffs, a feat not seen since the back-to-back misses of 2019–20 and 2020–21. The preseason schedule was published on June 24, 2025, and the regular season schedule followed on July 16, 2025. Player statistics were tracked through April 15, 2026.

In Their Own Story

The 2025–26 New York Rangers season began with a new voice behind the bench. Mike Sullivan took over as head coach for the franchise's 99th season of play and 100th overall. The preseason schedule was released on June 24, 2025, and the regular season slate came out on July 16, 2025. As the season unfolded, the Rangers fought to stay in the playoff race. But on March 25, 2026, a 4–3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs ended those hopes. It was the second straight year the Rangers missed the postseason, a first since the 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons. Player statistics were finalized as of April 15, 2026.

Reader's Guide

The 2025–26 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 99th season of play and their 100th overall season. This was the first season under head coach Mike Sullivan. On March 25, 2026, the Rangers were eliminated from playoff contention for the second consecutive season for the first time since the 2017–18 season and the 2018–19 season after a 4–3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The preseason schedule was published on June 24, 2025. The regular season schedule was published on July 16, 2025. Player statistics were tracked as of April 15, 2026.

Did You Know?

• The 2025–26 season was the Rangers' 99th season of play. Their 100th overall season (including the canceled 2004–05 lockout year) will be 2026–27.