10 pivotal games that shaped New York Rangers memorable 2023-24 season

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The New York Rangers were just six wins shy of their ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup in 2023-24, but fell short in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final to the Florida Panthers. Still, there was plenty to be proud of.

The Rangers set franchise records with 55 wins and 114 points, securing the Presidents’ Trophy as the best team in the NHL throughout the regular season. They went on to sweep the Washington Capitals in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in six games in round two, before being eliminated in the ECF for the second time in three years.

Throughout any regular season, there are memorable games, incredible streaks, and notable moments that shape the team’s story, which is never the same from year to year.

With that in mind, here are 10 regular-season games that shaped 2023-24 for the New York Rangers.

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10. Oct. 12, 2023 – Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres

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9. Oct. 30, 2023 – Rangers @ Winnipeg Jets

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8. Nov. 2 , 2023- Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes

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7. Dec. 16 – Rangers @ Boston Bruins

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6. Jan. 13 – Rangers @ Washington Capitals

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5. Jan. 27 – Rangers @ Ottawa Senators

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4. Feb. 18 – Rangers vs New York Islanders at MetLife Stadium

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3. Feb. 24 – Rangers @ Philadelphia Flyers

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2. March 12 – Rangers @ Carolina Hurricanes

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1. April 15 – Rangers vs Ottawa Senators

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