1967–68 New York Rangers season



The 1967–68 New York Rangers season was the 42nd season for the team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Rangers finished 2nd in the East Division and lost in the Quarter-finals to the Chicago Black Hawks 4 games to 2.

Pre-season
The Rangers held their training camp in Kitchener, Ontario.

Regular Season
Walt Tkaczuk played his first of 945 games for the Rangers on January 24, 1968.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Playoffs

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals

MIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts

Awards and Records

 * Rod Gilbert, Right Wing, NHL Second Team All-Star
 * Jim Neilson, Defense, NHL Second Team All-Star
 * Eddie Giacomin, Goaltender, NHL Second Team All-Star

Trivia

 * Rangers who recorded a Hat trick this season include:
 * Rod Gilbert during the 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues on December 17, 1967.
 * Jean Ratelle during the 6-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 7, 1968.
 * Rod Gilbert had a four goal game during the 6-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on February 24, 1968.
 * Bob Nevin during the 5-3 win over the Chicago Black Hawks on March 20, 1968.