1991–92 New York Rangers season



The 1991–92 New York Rangers season was the 66th season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished 1st in the Patrick Division and the league and lost in the Division Finals to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4 games to 2.

Regular Season
The 1991–92 season was Mark Messier's first in New York, having arrived from the Edmonton Oilers via trade on October 5, 1991. He scored 35 goals and 72 assists for 107 points, winning his second Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player. Rangers defenceman Brian Leetch had a spectacular season, leading all rearguards in the NHL in scoring (22 goals and 80 assists for 102 points) and receiving the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the league's top defenceman. The Rangers, along with the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins, had five 30-goal scorers. New York was not shut out in any of their 80 regular-season games.

Forwards
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

Defencemen
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes

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

Awards and Records

 * Presidents' Trophy: New York Rangers
 * Hart Memorial Trophy: Mark Messier
 * Lester B. Pearson Award: Mark Messier
 * James Norris Memorial Trophy: Brian Leetch
 * Mark Messier, Center, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Brian Leetch, Defense, NHL First Team All-Star
 * Team record, most assists (80), season: Brian Leetch
 * Most points by defenceman (102), season: Brian Leetch