1931–32 New York Rangers season



The 1931–32 New York Rangers season was the 6th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished 1st in the American Division with a 23–17–8 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3–1 to reach the 1932 Stanley Cup Finals for the third time in franchise history. In the Cup Finals, New York lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs 3 games to 0.

Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New York Rangers 0
The Toronto Maple Leafs swept the best-of-five series against the New York Rangers three games to none. The first two games were to be played in New York City but because the circus was in town, the second game was played in Boston. The third and final game was played in Toronto. It was called the "Tennis Series", because the Leafs scored 6 goals in each game. The Rangers scored 4 times in their own building, twice at Boston Garden, and four more in Toronto.

Awards and Records

 * Prince of Wales Trophy: New York Rangers
 * Bill Cook, Right Wing, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Ching Johnson, Defence, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Lester Patrick, Coach, NHL First Team All-Star

Video
Action from Game 4 of the Rangers-Canadiens Semi-final series on March 27, 1932 featuring the game's only goal by Ott Heller.