The Rangers 2024-25 stunk. Plain and simple.
Whether it was the Trouba/Goodrow mess, the team giving up on itself, the constant beatdowns, a season that was supposed to be the step up from a Conference Finals appearance turned into a tire fire larger than the one that burns in Springfield.
That being said, there were a few bright spots in the Rangers 2024-25 season that came about, and since last season is in the books, why not take a look at some of the moments that didn’t cause us to want to run into a wall?
Opening Night Beatdown vs the Penguins
The New York Rangers started their season off right by storming into PPG Paints Arena and putting a hit out on the Pittsburgh Penguins. 6 goals scored along with an Igor Shesterkin shutout.
Rangers Dominate Canadiens at Bell Centre
The Rangers stormed into Centre Bell and made a statement as they stomped all over the Canadiens 7-2 and set a franchise record for points in six straight games to start the season
Kaapo Kakko Beats Montreal Late
Kakko notched home a sweet pass by Will Cuylle, who was set up by Zac Jones to put the Rangers ahead 4-3 at the end of the 3rd to help New York end their long losing streak.
Brett Berard’s First NHL Goal
Sam Carrick’s OT Goal vs Devils
After Jack Hughes’ pocket was picked by Smith and Carrick, they’d go on a 2-on-1 and bank home the winner, courtesy of Carrick, as the Rangers defeated the Devils 3-2 in a thriller at MSG!