1988–89 New York Rangers season



The 1988–89 New York Rangers season was the 63rd season for the team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Rangers finished 3rd in the Patrick Division and lost in the Division Semi-finals to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4 games to 0.

Guy Lafleur
After being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Guy Lafleur returned to the NHL during the 1988–89 season with the New York Rangers. Lafleur remained one of the few players that did not wear protective helmets due to a grandfather clause. A highlight of Lafleur's season was the opportunity to be on the same team with Marcel Dionne. During his first game back in the Montreal Forum, he scored twice against Patrick Roy during the Rangers' 7–5 loss to the Canadiens. Although his high-scoring days were well behind him, his stint with the Rangers was moderately successful and he helped the team reach first place in the Patrick Division until being knocked out by a knee injury. The Rangers finished the season in third place.

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

Goaltending
Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts; GAA = Goals against

Awards and Records

 * Calder Trophy: Brian Leetch
 * Brian Leetch, Most goals by a Rookie Defenseman in one season (23)
 * Tony Granato: Team Record, most goals by rookie, season (36)