1936–37 New York Rangers season


The 1936–37 New York Rangers season was the 11th season for the team in the National Hockey League. During the regular season, the Rangers posted a third-place finish in the American Division, with a 19–20–9 record. New York qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs, where the team defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Maroons to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. In the Cup Finals, the Rangers lost to the Detroit Red Wings, three games to two.

Regular season

On November 16, 1936, Hal Winkler made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers and gained a 1–0 shutout over the Montreal Maroons. He was the first goaltender to have a shutout in his NHL debut.

Final standings

Record vs. opponents

Schedule and results

Playoffs

Stanley Cup Final

The Rangers were unable to play at home after game one due to the circus.
Key: Win Loss

Player statistics

;Skaters
Player
4820113113
4811172822
4510182833
482242618
458162423
471482230
44713205
467121910
485121742
47871523
480141416
4715627
211456
4803342
22020
21010
30110
10000
340002

Player
93360
92350
91450
93252
931411
903315
91232
93032
90330
911212
91120
90229
90114
900011

;Goaltenders
Player
483020192091062.114

Player
955363101.084

Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Rangers. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.

Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Rangers only.

Awards and records

Transactions

Roster