1927–28 New York Rangers | |
Division | 2nd American |
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1927–28 record | 19–16–9 |
Goals for | 94 |
Goals against | 79 |
Team information | |
General manager | Lester Patrick |
Coach | Lester Patrick |
Captain | Bill Cook |
Arena | Madison Square Garden |
Team leaders | |
Goals | Frank Boucher (23) |
Assists | Bun Cook (14) |
Points | Frank Boucher (35) |
Penalty minutes | Ching Johnson (146) |
Wins | Lorne Chabot (19) |
Goals against average | Lorne Chabot (1.74) |
The 1927–28 New York Rangers season was the 2nd season for the team in the National Hockey League. The Rangers finished 2nd in the American Division with a 19–16–9 record and qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. In a pair of two-game total goals series, New York defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Bruins to advance to the 1928 Stanley Cup Finals, where they faced the Montreal Maroons. The Rangers defeated the Maroons 3 games to 2 to win their first Stanley Cup.
Off-season[]
Regular Season[]
Final Standings[]
GP | W | L | T | GF | GA | PTS | |
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Boston Bruins | 44 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 77 | 70 | 51 |
New York Rangers | 44 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 94 | 79 | 47 |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 44 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 67 | 76 | 46 |
Detroit Cougars | 44 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 88 | 79 | 44 |
Chicago Black Hawks | 44 | 7 | 34 | 3 | 68 | 134 | 17 |
Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, Pts = Points, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against
Teams that qualified for the playoffs are highlighted in bold.
Game Log[]
Regular Season Results | |||||
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No. | R | Date | Score | Opponent | Record |
1 | W | November 15, 1927 | 4–2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1927–28) | 1–0–0 |
2 | W | November 17, 1927 | 3–2 | Ottawa Senators (1927–28) | 2–0–0 |
3 | W | November 20, 1927 | 2–1 | @ New York Americans (1927–28) | 3–0–0 |
4 | L | November 22, 1927 | 3–4 | Montreal Maroons (1927–28) | 3–1–0 |
5 | T | November 27, 1927 | 1–1 OT | Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 3–1–1 |
6 | W | November 29, 1927 | 2–1 | @ Ottawa Senators (1927–28) | 4–1–1 |
7 | T | December 1, 1927 | 1–1 OT | @ Montreal Maroons (1927–28) | 4–1–2 |
8 | L | December 3, 1927 | 2–4 | @ Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 4–2–2 |
9 | W | December 4, 1927 | 3–1 | @ Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 5–2–2 |
10 | T | December 6, 1927 | 2–2 OT | @ Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 5–2–3 |
11 | L | December 11, 1927 | 0–2 | Montreal Canadiens (1927–28) | 5–3–3 |
12 | W | December 13, 1927 | 3–2 | @ Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 6–3–3 |
13 | L | December 15, 1927 | 1–2 | Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 6–4–3 |
14 | W | December 20, 1927 | 2–0 | Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 7–4–3 |
15 | W | December 25, 1927 | 2–0 | Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 8–4–3 |
16 | L | December 27, 1927 | 0–2 | @ Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 8–5–3 |
17 | T | December 29, 1927 | 3–3 OT | New York Americans (1927–28) | 8–5–4 |
18 | L | December 31, 1927 | 0–1 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1927–28) | 8–6–4 |
19 | L | January 3, 1928 | 2–4 | Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 8–7–4 |
20 | W | January 8, 1928 | 5–0 | Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 9–7–4 |
21 | T | January 12, 1928 | 2–2 OT | Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 9–7–5 |
22 | L | January 14, 1928 | 1–6 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs (1927–28) | 9–8–5 |
23 | W | January 15, 1928 | 2–1 | @ Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 10–8–5 |
24 | L | January 17, 1928 | 1–2 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1927–28) | 10–9–5 |
25 | W | January 22, 1928 | 4–1 | Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 11–9–5 |
26 | W | January 26, 1928 | 3–0 | Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 12–9–5 |
27 | W | January 29, 1928 | 7–0 | @ New York Americans (1927–28) | 13–9–5 |
28 | W | January 31, 1928 | 3–1 | Montreal Maroons (1927–28) | 14–9–5 |
29 | L | February 4, 1928 | 2–4 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 14–10–5 |
30 | T | February 7, 1928 | 0–0 OT | Ottawa Senators (1927–28) | 14–10–6 |
31 | T | February 9, 1928 | 0–0 OT | @ Ottawa Senators (1927–28) | 14–10–7 |
32 | L | February 12, 1928 | 0–3 | Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 14–11–7 |
33 | L | February 19, 1928 | 0–2 | Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 14–12–7 |
34 | W | February 23, 1928 | 3–0 | Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 15–12–7 |
35 | W | February 25, 1928 | 1–0 | @ Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 16–12–7 |
36 | T | February 26, 1928 | 0–0 OT | @ Detroit Cougars (1927–28) | 16–12–8 |
37 | W | February 28, 1928 | 1–0 | Toronto Maple Leafs (1927–28) | 17–12–8 |
38 | L | March 6, 1928 | 1–3 | @ Montreal Maroons (1927–28) | 17–13–8 |
39 | L | March 8, 1928 | 3–4 | @ Montreal Canadiens (1927–28) | 17–14–8 |
40 | T | March 10, 1928 | 3–3 OT | @ Boston Bruins (1927–28) | 17–14–9 |
41 | L | March 13, 1928 | 1–4 | Montreal Canadiens (1927–28) | 17–15–9 |
42 | W | March 18, 1928 | 7–3 | New York Americans (1927–28) | 18–15–9 |
43 | W | March 21, 1928 | 6–1 | @ Chicago Black Hawks (1927–28) | 19–15–9 |
44 | L | March 24, 1928 | 2–4 | @ Pittsburgh Pirates (1927–28) | 19–16–9 |
Playoffs[]
New York Rangers 6 Goals, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 Goals[]
New York Rangers 5 Goals, Boston Bruins 2 Goals[]
The Bruins gained a first-round bye by virtue of winning the division, and played the New York Rangers in the second round in a two-game, total goal series. Their scoring problems of the regular season continued, exacerbated by a flu bug going through the dressing room and various minor injuries. Eddie Shore, Dit Clapper, Dutch Gainor and Harry Connor were particularly affected.[1]
Boston tied the first game 1-1 in New York, the Rangers' final home game of the playoffs - this was the first of perennial disruptions to the Rangers' playoff schedule due to Madison Square Garden hosting the circus in the spring. The Bruins lost the second match in Boston 4-1, on three Ranger third-period goals as the weakened Brown-and-Gold folded at last, to drop the total-goal series five goals to two. Harry Oliver, who scored a goal in each game, was the sole offensive threat.[2]
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
1 | April 1 | Boston Bruins | 1-1 | New York Rangers | 1-1 |
2 | April 3 | New York Rangers | 4-1 | Boston Bruins | 5-2 |
New York Rangers 3, Montreal Maroons 2[]
The circus knocked the Rangers out of Madison Square Garden, and all games were played in the Montreal Forum, even though Boston offered to host the Rangers. The Maroons won Game 1 by 2–0, with Nels Stewart and goaltender Clint Benedict the stars.
Drama took over in Game 2 when Nels Stewart fired a hard shot that struck New York goaltender Lorne Chabot in the eye. He could not continue, and the Rangers needed a goaltender. However, Maroons coach Eddie Gerard refused to let the Rangers use Alex Connell or minor league goaltender Hugh McCormick. Lester Patrick, the Rangers coach, in anger, decided to don the pads himself. The Rangers then checked any Maroon who got near Patrick. Bill Cook scored, putting the Rangers ahead 1–0, but Nels Stewart was not to be denied and scored, tying the game. In overtime, Frank Boucher got the winner for the Rangers and they carried Patrick, tears streaming down his eyes, off the ice. Patrick stopped 17 of 18 shots he faced.
Joe Miller, New York Americans goalie, was allowed to take Chabot's place in goal and he played well in a 2–0 loss in Game 3. However, Frank Boucher starred as the Rangers took the next two games and the Stanley Cup. Drama almost took place in the final game when Miller was badly cut on a shot, but he was able to continue. The crowd became unruly at times and referee Mike Rodden took abuse for disallowed goals by Maroon players.
# | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | Record |
1 | April 5 | New York Rangers | 0-2 | Montreal Maroons | 0-1 |
2 | April 7 | New York Rangers | 2-1 (OT) | Montreal Maroons | 1-1 |
3 | April 10 | New York Rangers | 0-2 | Montreal Maroons | 1-2 |
4 | April 12 | New York Rangers | 1-0 | Montreal Maroons | 2-2 |
5 | April 14 | New York Rangers | 2-1 | Montreal Maroons | 3-2 |
Player Stats[]
Skaters[]
Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||
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# | Player | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
7 | Frank Boucher | 44 | 23 | 12 | 35 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2 | ||
6 | Bun Cook | 44 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 45 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 | ||
5 | Bill Cook | 43 | 18 | 6 | 24 | 42 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 26 | ||
3 | Ching Johnson | 42 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 146 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 | ||
9 | Murray Murdoch | 44 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | ||
10 | Paul Thompson | 42 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
2 | Alex Gray | 43 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
12 | Leo Bourgeault | 37 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | ||
8 | Billy Boyd | 43 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ||
4 | Clarence Abel | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | ||
11 | Laurie Scott | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | ||
14 | Patsy Callighen | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Goaltenders[]
Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||
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# | Player | GP | MIN | W | L | T | GA | SO | GAA | GP | MIN | W | L | GA | SO | GAA | ||
1 | Lorne Chabot | 44 | 2730 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 79 | 11 | 1.74 | 6 | 321 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 1.50 | ||
1 | Joe Miller | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 180 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1.00 | ||
- | Lester Patrick | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.30 |
Awards and Records[]
New York Rangers 1928 Stanley Cup Champions[]
Roster
- Centers
- 5 Bill Cook (Captain)
- 7 Frank Boucher
- 11 Laurie Scott†
- Wingers
- 2 Alex Gray
- 6 Fred Bun Cook
- 8 Billy Boyd
- 9 Murray Murdoch
- 10 Paul Thompson
- Defensemen
- 3 Ivan Ching Johnson
- 4 Clarence Taffy Abel
- 12 Leo Bourgeault
- 14 Frank Patsy Callighen
- Goaltenders
- 1 Lorne Chabot
- 1 Joe Miller (Sub)
- 16 Lester Patrick (Playing-Manager-Coach)††
- Non-players
- John Hommond (President/Owner)
- Harry Westerby (Trainer)
- William Carey, Richard Hojt, George Rickard (Directors)
Stanley Cup Engraving
- † Lauire Scott played 23 of 44 regular season game. He was sent to the minors before the playoffs, so his name was left off the Stanley Cup. Scott was included on the mid-season team picture, but not on Stanley Cup winning picture.
Gallery[]
See Also[]
References[]
- ↑ Coleman 1964, p. 49
- ↑ Coleman 1964, p. 50
New York Rangers | |
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Team | Franchise • Players • Coaches • GMs • Seasons • Records • Draft Picks • History Madison Square Garden |
Stanley Cups | 1928, 1933, 1940, 1994 |
Affiliates | Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL), Maine Mariners (ECHL) |
1927–28 NHL season by team | |
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Canadian Division | Mtl Canadiens • Mtl Maroons • NY Americans • Ottawa • Toronto |
American Division | Boston • Chicago • Detroit • NY Rangers • Pittsburgh |
See also | Stanley Cup Finals |