2012–13 New York Rangers season

National Hockey League season March 2026 June 2013 NHL 2012–13 2012 New York Rangers Eastern 6th Atlantic 2nd 26–18–4 16–6–2 10–12–2 130 112 Glen Sather John Tortorella Ryan Callahan Brad RichardsMarc Staal Madison Square Garden 17,200 (94.5%)2012–2013 NHL Attendance – National Hockey League – ESPN https://www.espn.com/nhl/ https://web.archive.org/web/20081214165302/http://espn.go.com/nhl/attendance live December 14, 2008 ESPN February 2, 2013 Rick Nash (21) Derek Stepan (26) Derek Stepan (44) Derek Stepan (+25) Arron Asham (50) Henrik Lundqvist (24) Lundqvist (2.05) The 2012–13 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 86th season of play and their 87th season overall. The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 48 due to a lockout. The lockout ended on January 5 when the NHL and NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) reached an agreement.NHL, union have tentative agreement ESPN The Rangers defeated the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, but were defeated by the Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. After the Rangers' season ended, John Tortorella was fired as head coach.Tortorella relieved of coaching duties Off-season After speculation that began during the 2011–12 season, Rick Nash was traded to the Rangers in a blockbuster trade on July 23, 2012, giving the Rangers the much-needed scoring winger they were seeking.Jackets trade Rick Nash to Rangers The Rangers sent forwards Artem Anisimov and Brandon Dubinsky, defenseman Tim Erixon and a first-round draft pick in 2013 to the Blue Jackets in exchange. The Rangers also received minor league defenseman Steven Delisle and a conditional third-round draft pick in 2013 (the condition being that the Rangers make the Stanley Cup Finals in 2013) from Columbus.BLUE JACKETS SHIP NASH TO RANGERS IN BLOCKBUSTER TRADE Nash had been on the trade bloc since the February 2012 trade deadline, after Nash had requested a trade out of Columbus.Nash asked for trade to help Columbus, his career On September 15, the collective bargaining agreement expired and the NHL owners locked-out the league.NHL LOCKOUT OFFICIALLY IN EFFECT AS CBA EXPIRES Pre-season The New York Rangers were scheduled to play six exhibition games (all on the road) prior to the beginning of the regular season, but due to the ongoing labor negotiations between the League and the players resulting in a lockout, the NHL cancelled all preseason games in September on September 19.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=641879 https://web.archive.org/web/20120920204314/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=641879 dead September 20, 2012 NHL announces cancellation of preseason schedule through Sept. 30 – NHL.com – News NHL.com September 19, 2012 January 7, 2013 The Rangers were scheduled to play the New Jersey Devils on September 26 (in Albany) and on September 28, and the Philadelphia Flyers on September 29. Later, on September 27, the NHL cancelled the remainder of the pre-season.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=642321 https://web.archive.org/web/20120928151725/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=642321 dead September 28, 2012 NHL announces cancellation of remainder of preseason schedule – NHL.com – News NHL.com September 27, 2012 January 7, 2013 The Rangers were scheduled to play the New York Islanders on October 4, the Colorado Avalanche on October 6 (in Kansas City, Missouri) and the Los Angeles Kings on October 8. 2012–13 NHL Lockout 2012–13 NHL lockout On October 4, the first two weeks of the 2012–13 season was cancelled due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout.NHL cancels schedule through Oct. 24 Cancellations would continue until games for the 2012–13 season were cancelled through January 14, 2013, on December 20, 2012.NHL cancels schedule through Jan. 14 This was the last set of game cancellations before the NHL and NHLPA came to an agreement on a new CBA on January 6, 2013.NHL, NHLPA agree to new CBA frameworkNHL, NHLPA sign the new CBA During the lockout, nine New York Rangers (Arron Asham, Brian Boyle, Steve Eminger, Dan Girardi, Jeff Halpern, Henrik Lundqvist, Taylor Pyatt, Brad Richards and Marc Staal) played as part of Team New York in Operation Hat Trick, a charity game to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.Hughes Travis http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2012/11/24/3686026/operation-hat-trick-atlantic-city-hockey-charity-hurricane-sandy Operation Hat Trick set for Saturday night: NHL stars gather to benefit Sandy victims Broad Street Hockey November 24, 2012 January 7, 2013 The game was played on November 24, 2012, at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall. Team New York beat Team New Jersey 10–6 in front of 10,792 spectators.http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/thirty-two-nhl-stars-play-charity-game-sandy-victims-article-1.1207572 NY Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist and Brad Richards, Devils' Martin Brodeur and 29 other NHL players compete in Operation Hat Trick charity game to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy NY Daily News November 24, 2012 January 7, 2013 Regular season Once the new CBA was signed, the Rangers were able to open their 2013 training camp on January 13, 2013. The new regular season schedule was announced, with all teams playing within their conference for a shortened 48-game season beginning on January 19.Rangers announce 2013 schedule January The New York Rangers opened the season on January 19 with a 3–1 loss against the Boston Bruins. They were outshot 34 to 21,Klein Jeff Z. Rusty at Start and Slow Throughout, the Rangers Have Some Ground to Make Up The New York Times January 19, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/sports/hockey/rangers-return-with-a-loss-to-the-bruins.html February 4, 2013 https://www.webcitation.org/6EC5OPNAW?url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/sports/hockey/rangers-return-with-a-loss-to-the-bruins.html?_r=1& February 5, 2013 dead mdy-all and failed to capitalize on a 90-second five-on-three during the third period, when they were trailing 2–1.Strang Katie Rapid Reaction: Bruins 3, Rangers 1 ESPNNewYork.com January 19, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10948/rapid-reaction-bruins-3-rangers-1 February 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122183458/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10948/rapid-reaction-bruins-3-rangers-1 January 22, 2013 live mdy Shinzawa Fluto Bruins open with win over Rangers The Boston Globe January 20, 2013 http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/19/bruins-beat-rangers/z5LhfCtfzgRvnHT3gH3tUP/story.html February 4, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130124063552/http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2013/01/19/bruins-beat-rangers/z5LhfCtfzgRvnHT3gH3tUP/story.html January 24, 2013 live mdy While Brad Richards attributed the team's poor performance to "rust" from the eight-month layoff, John Tortorella refused to entertain any questions from reporters about the topic. The team fared even worse the next day against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who defeated them 6–3 during New York's first home game at Madison Square Garden.Klein Jeff Z. Rangers' Start to Season Goes From Bad to Worse The New York Times January 20, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/sports/hockey/rangers-hear-boos-in-losing-their-home-opener.html February 3, 2013 https://archive.today/20130411140945/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/21/sports/hockey/rangers-hear-boos-in-losing-their-home-opener.html?_r=0 April 11, 2013 live mdy The Rangers gave up two power play goals in the first 30 minutes,Bondy Filip NY Rangers gain nothing by orchestrated fight in loss to Pittsburgh Penguins in Garden opener New York Daily News January 21, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-gain-edge-ridiculous-fight-article-1.1243854 February 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123224843/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-gain-edge-ridiculous-fight-article-1.1243854 January 23, 2013 live mdy and although they scored two of their three goals during the third period, the rally came too late.Ehalt Matt Rapid Reaction: Penguins 6, Rangers 3 ESPNNewYork.com January 20, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10989/rapid-reaction-penguins-6-rangers-3 February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126035025/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10989/rapid-reaction-penguins-6-rangers-3 January 26, 2013 live mdy Lundqvist was pulled from the net in the third period after giving up four goals.James Neal, Evgeni Malkin lead Penguins past Rangers USA Today Associated Press January 20, 2013 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2013/01/20/neal-malkin-lead-penguins-past-rangers/1850403/ February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130124455/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/rangers/2013/01/20/neal-malkin-lead-penguins-past-rangers/1850403/ January 30, 2013 live mdy thumb|left|190px|Marian Gaborik got his fifth hat trick as a Ranger during the January 23 game against the Boston Bruins.The Rangers captured their first win of the season on January 23, besting the Bruins 4–3 in overtime. Rick Nash, Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik were placed in a line together for the first time and dominated the game,Klein Jeff Z. Gaborik's Big Night Finally Does Trick The New York Times January 24, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/sports/hockey/marian-gaboriks-hat-trick-gives-rangers-first-victory.html?_r=1& February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20220607223321/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/sports/hockey/marian-gaboriks-hat-trick-gives-rangers-first-victory.html?_r=0 June 7, 2022 live mdy Curtis Charles Rangers-Bruins analysis: Marian Gaborik gets a hat trick in 4–3 overtime win playing on line with Brad Richards and Rick Nash January 23, 2013 The Star-Ledger http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/01/rangers-bruins_analysis_marian.html February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130127005608/http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/01/rangers-bruins_analysis_marian.html January 27, 2013 live mdy making 15 of the team's 33 shots. Gaborik scored a hat-trick, the 14th of his career and fifth as a Ranger, capturing his third goal on a breakaway 27 seconds into overtime.Murphy James Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (OT) ESPN.com January 23, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/10663/rapid-reaction-rangers-4-bruins-3-ot February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130126134625/http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/bruins/post/_/id/10663/rapid-reaction-rangers-4-bruins-3-ot January 26, 2013 live mdy Zach Parise of the Minnesota Wild would tie Gaborik's mark on February 26, 2013, when he scored 27 seconds into the overtime period to give the Wild a 2–1 home win over the Calgary Flames.https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/201302260MIN.html Calgary Flames at Minnesota Wild Box Score — February 26, 2013 Both goals would prove to be the fastest overtime goals scored during the lockout-shortened season.https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2013_games.html 2012-13 NHL Schedule and Results But on January 24, New York lost 1–2 to a previously winless Philadelphia Flyers, despite Lundqvist making 31 saves and the Flyers lacking their top forwards due to injuries or suspensions.Klein Jeff Z. A Night Later, the Rangers' Struggles Resume The New York Times January 24, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/25/sports/hockey/flyers-hang-on-to-top-rangers.html February 13, 2013 https://archive.today/20130411143553/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/25/sports/hockey/flyers-hang-on-to-top-rangers.html?_r=0 April 11, 2013 live mdy Leonard Pat NY Rangers right back in loss column as previously winless Philadelphia Flyers top Blueshirts 2–1 New York Daily News January 24, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/flyers-find-win-rangers-2-1-article-1.1247333 February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130127220227/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/flyers-find-win-rangers-2-1-article-1.1247333 January 27, 2013 live mdy Taylor Pyatt scored his third goal in as many games, but the Gaborik, Richards and Nash line managed only three shots, and the Flyers killed nearly four minutes of consecutive Rangers power play in the third period.Flyers beat Rangers 2–1, tally first win of season USA Today Associated Press January 24, 2013 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/hockey/2013/01/24/philadelphia-flyers-beat-rangers-tally-first-win-of-season/1863443/ February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130207161545/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/hockey/2013/01/24/philadelphia-flyers-beat-rangers-tally-first-win-of-season/1863443/ February 7, 2013 live mdy Chris Kreider, who scored five goals during his debut in the 2012 playoffs, was scratched for the Flyers game and would not for the next five games.Klein Jeff Z. Rangers' Kreider Faces Questions About Development The New York Times January 24, 2013 http://slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/rangers-kreider-faces-questions-about-development/ February 13, 2013Zipay Steve Chris Kreider adjusting quickly to NHL and Big Apple Newsday February 6, 2013 http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/chris-kreider-adjusting-quickly-to-nhl-and-big-apple-1.4576089 https://web.archive.org/web/20130214031525/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/chris-kreider-adjusting-quickly-to-nhl-and-big-apple-1.4576089 dead February 14, 2013 February 13, 2013 This led Tortorella to consider sending him back to the American Hockey League, although it was later learned Kreider had been playing since January 5 with a bone chip in his right ankle. The Rangers next earned their first two consecutive wins, beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 after a two-goal deficit on January 26,Podell Ira Gaborik rallies Rangers past Maple Leafs 5–2 January 26, 2013 The Seattle Times Associated Press http://seattletimes.com/html/sports/2020223273_aphknmapleleafsrangers.html February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150223001941/http://seattletimes.com/html/sports/2020223273_aphknmapleleafsrangers.html February 23, 2015 live mdy followed by Philadelphia 2–1 on January 29.Cyrgalis Brett Rangers dominate Maple Leafs after falling behind early New York Post January 27, 2013 http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/leaf_no_trace_eE0s44rSRIzeI3WOkgKd0J February 13, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130130043320/http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/leaf_no_trace_eE0s44rSRIzeI3WOkgKd0J January 30, 2013 live mdy New York sent into the third period against Toronto trailing 1–2, but won after a four-goal rally in the third period. Gáborík captured two goals, bringing his season total to five.Klein Jeff Z. Rangers Show a Spark on the Ice, and Make Some Moves Off It The New York Times January 26, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/27/sports/hockey/sloppy-to-start-rangers-right-themselves-against-maple-leafs.html February 13, 2013 The Rangers outshot the Maple Leafs 42 to 17, but failed to score on four power plays. Against Philadelphia, Ryan Callahan scored a goal to earn his 200th career point,Klein Jeff Z. After Losing Their Captain, the Rangers Hold On for a Victory The New York Times January 29, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/30/sports/hockey/rangers-beat-flyers-and-move-to-500-on-the-season.html February 13, 2013 but suffered a left shoulder subluxation during a third period fight with Maxime Talbot, an injury that was expected to make him miss up to 14 days.Raskin Alex The Rangers Are Up, but Now Captain Callahan Is Down The Wall Street Journal January 30, 2013 https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323701904578274041167836264 February 13, 2013 The Flyers only goal came on the power play shortly after Callahan left, raising concerns about how his absence would affect the Ranger's penalty killing and defensive forward play.Leonard Pat NY Rangers hang on to beat Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 at Madison Square Garden, but Ryan Callahan leaves with injured shoulder New York Daily News January 29, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/callahan-scores-leaves-hurt-win-philly-article-1.1250850 February 13, 2013Rangers' Callahan expected to miss 10–14 days NHL.com January 30, 2013 http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=13527 https://web.archive.org/web/20130131175414/http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=13527 dead January 31, 2013 February 13, 2013 The Rangers ended the month with a 0–3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on January 31, the team's first shutout loss in 31 regular season games.Klein Jeff Z. Inattention Contributes to Problems for Rangers The New York Times January 31, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/01/sports/hockey/rangers-without-ryan-callahan-are-shut-out-by-penguins.html February 13, 2013 New York failed to score on four power plays without Callahan and surrendered seven penalties,Zipay Steve Without Ryan Callahan, Rangers shut down at home in 3–0 loss to Penguins Newsday January 31, 2013 http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/without-ryan-callahan-rangers-shut-down-at-home-in-3-0-loss-to-penguins-1.4544507?qr=1 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222233109/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/without-ryan-callahan-rangers-shut-down-at-home-in-3-0-loss-to-penguins-1.4544507?qr=1 dead February 22, 2015 February 13, 2013 including their fourth penalty for too many men on the ice in seven games, the most of any team in the league.Cyrgalis Brett Penguins shut out sloppy Rangers New York Post February 1, 2013 http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/rangers/penguins_shut_out_sloppy_rangers_7L2oQyjcTxlAyG6sAYF8UI February 13, 2013 February The Rangers won their third in four games with a 3–2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on February 2,Herman Lonnie Rangers end Lightning's win streak with 3–2 victory NHL.com February 2, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-tbl/2013/02/02/2012020113 March 6, 2013 but lost 3–1 to the New Jersey Devils on February 5, a game in which Chris Kreider scored his first regular season goal.Devils win Eastern Conference final rematch vs. Rangers USA Today Associated Press February 6, 2013 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/02/05/new-jersey-devils-beat-new-york-rangers/1894913/ March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130209075003/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2013/02/05/new-jersey-devils-beat-new-york-rangers/1894913/ February 9, 2013 live mdy Afterward, John Tortorella said the Rangers played too "scared" and "tentative." However, the team went on to win four of their next five games,Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers – Preview ESPN.com February 19, 2013 https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442701 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225001618/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442701 February 25, 2013 live mdy starting with a 4–1 victory against the New York Islanders on February 7 that also marked the return of Ryan Callahan. Nineteen-year-old rookie forward J. T. Miller scored two goals, marking the Rangers' first multi-goal Madison Square Garden debut since Chris Kontos in 1993.Zipay Steve J.T. Miller scores twice in MSG debut in Rangers' 4–1 win over Islanders Newsday February 7, 2013 https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/j-t-miller-scores-twice-in-msg-debut-in-rangers-4-1-win-over-islanders-c10920 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130211104706/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/j-t-miller-scores-twice-in-msg-debut-in-rangers-4-1-win-over-islanders-1.4586004 February 11, 2013 live mdy Miller scored the team's only fourth power play goal out of 37 opportunities, giving them the worst power play record of the season at that point.J.T. Miller's first two NHL goals lead Rangers to 4–1 win over Islanders The Star-Ledger February 7, 2013 http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/02/jt_millers_first_two_nhl_goals.html March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130210011450/http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/02/jt_millers_first_two_nhl_goals.html February 10, 2013 live mdy Brian Boyle was a healthy scratch and missed a total of three games due to poor performance.Leonard Pat Brian Boyle returning to NY Rangers lineup against Islanders, Ryan Callahan skates in morning on line with Gaborik and Richards New York Daily News February 14, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/brian-boyle-returning-to-ny-rangers-lineup-against-islanders-ryan-callahan-skates-in March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130218031107/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/brian-boyle-returning-to-ny-rangers-lineup-against-islanders-ryan-callahan-skates-in February 18, 2013 live mdy The Rangers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–1 on February 10,Leonard Pat Henrik Lundqvist makes 19 saves, Carl Hagelin scores two goals as NY Rangers skate to 5–1 victory over Tampa Bay Lightning New York Daily News February 10, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/blueshirts-win-msg-behind-play-henrik-hagelin-article-1.1260415 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130213232027/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/blueshirts-win-msg-behind-play-henrik-hagelin-article-1.1260415 February 13, 2013 live mdy and beat the Boston Bruins in overtime on February 12. Boston tied game with a three-goal rally in the third period, including two goals in 91 seconds with the goaltender pulled, but Callahan made the game-winning shootout goal in the fourth round.Benjamin Amalie Final, Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (shootout) The Boston Globe February 12, 2013 https://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/02/updates_from_br_68.html March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222225341/http://www.boston.com/sports/hockey/bruins/extras/bruins_blog/2013/02/updates_from_br_68.html February 22, 2015 dead mdy Strang Katie Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Bruins 3 (SO) ESPNNewYork.com February 12, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11511/rapid-reaction-rangers-4-bruins-3-so March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130216210055/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11511/rapid-reaction-rangers-4-bruins-3-so February 16, 2013 live mdy During that game, the Rangers received their sixth penalty of the season for too many men on the ice, the most of any team in the league.New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers – Preview February 14, 2013 ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442665 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130216062111/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442665 February 16, 2013 live mdy They lost 3–4 in overtime against the New York Islanders on February 14, surrendering a 0–2 lead after the Islanders scored three goals in seven minutes during the second period.Islanders rally to edge Rangers in shootout Reuters February 14, 2013 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nhl-rangers-idUSBRE91E05Q20130215 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20150222233622/http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/15/us-nhl-rangers-idUSBRE91E05Q20130215 February 22, 2015 live mdy Hagelin scored his fourth goal in three games to tie the game,New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers – Recap February 14, 2013 ESPN.com https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400442665 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130219233123/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400442665 February 19, 2013 live mdy but they lost in an overtime shootout when Gaborik's and Nash's shots were stopped. The Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 2–1 on February 17, bringing New York to seventh place and putting them in playoff contention for the first time all season.Klein Jeff Z. Rangers Take Their Time Getting a Lead, but Hold On to It The New York Times February 17, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/sports/hockey/rangers-defeat-capitals.html March 6, 2013 https://archive.today/20130411141951/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/18/sports/hockey/rangers-defeat-capitals.html?_r=0 April 11, 2013 live mdy Strang Katie Patient Rangers top red-hot Capitals ESPNNewYork.com February 17, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11693/rangers-show-improvement-pick-up-important-win March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130221022535/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11693/rangers-show-improvement-pick-up-important-win February 21, 2013 live mdy thumb|right|210px|Rick Nash, pictured here in 2011, missed four games due to an injury, which corresponded with a four-game Rangers losing streak.Darroll Powe left the game with a concussion after accidentally colliding with Washington's Matt Hendricks and landing on his head.Curtis Charles Rangers forward Darroll Powe placed on IR with concussion; Brandon Mashinter called up from Connecticut The Star-Ledger February 18, 2013 http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/02/rangers_forward_darroll_powe_p.html March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130221035547/http://www.nj.com/rangers/index.ssf/2013/02/rangers_forward_darroll_powe_p.html February 21, 2013 live mdy He was placed on injured reserve and missed the next three games,Leonard Pat NY Rangers injury update: Dan Girardi, Michael Del Zotto, Darroll Powe practice; Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh & Arron Asham do not New York Daily News February 25, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/ny-rangers-injury-update-dan-girardi-michael-del-zotto-darroll-powe-practice-rick-na March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130227110220/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/ny-rangers-injury-update-dan-girardi-michael-del-zotto-darroll-powe-practice-rick-na February 27, 2013 live mdy and Brandon Mashinter was called up from Whale to fill in for him in that time. Nash also missed the next four games due to an unspecified injury widely suspected to be a concussion.Zipay Steve Rick Nash provides spark in return as Rangers snap four-game losing streak Newsday February 28, 2013 https://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/aiaudio-rangers-end-four-game-losing-streak-with-win-at-msg-hkv6d8el March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130302084947/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rick-nash-provides-spark-in-return-as-rangers-snap-four-game-losing-streak-1.4731662 March 2, 2013 live mdy Leonard Leonard NY Rangers get a feel-good win as Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh, Michael Del Zotto return in 4–1 win over Tampa Bay Lightning New York Daily News February 28, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/healthy-happy-rangers-nash-back-beat-tampa-bay-4-1-article-1.1276627 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130307143708/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/healthy-happy-rangers-nash-back-beat-tampa-bay-4-1-article-1.1276627 March 7, 2013 live mdy Klein Jeff Z. Nash and His 2 Goals Power Rangers Over Flyers The New York Times March 5, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/sports/hockey/rick-nash-and-his-2-goals-power-rangers-over-flyers.html March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130307195839/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/06/sports/hockey/rick-nash-and-his-2-goals-power-rangers-over-flyers.html?_r=0 March 7, 2013 live mdy His absence corresponded with a four-game losing streak for the Rangers, starting with a 3–1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on February 19. Arron Asham missed the next five games after that due to back spasms.Klein Jeff Z. The New York Times Nash Looks Like Himself, and the Rangers Get Back on Track, Too February 28, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/sports/hockey/rangers-beat-lightning-to-end-losing-streak.html March 6, 2013 https://archive.today/20240526134528/https://www.webcitation.org/6Ev4bm0hZ?url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/01/sports/hockey/rangers-beat-lightning-to-end-losing-streak.html%3F_r=1& May 26, 2024 dead mdy-all New York lost 3–2 in overtime to the Ottawa Senators on February 21, where Callahan was the only Ranger to score in a seven-round shootout.New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators – Recap ESPN.com February 21, 2013 https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400442716 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225043743/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400442716 February 25, 2013 live mdy Michael Del Zotto suffered a lower body injury that took him out of the next two games,Rosen Dan Nash, McDonagh, Del Zotto will play for Rangers NHL.com February 28, 2013 http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=14724 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130302022937/http://www.nhl.com/ice/blogpost.htm?id=14724 March 2, 2013 dead mdy and the Rangers briefly recalled Christian Thomas and Steve Eminger from the Whale due to the team's litany of injuries.Leonard Pat NY Rangers recall Christian Thomas and Steve Eminger prior to Saturday's game in Montreal, Rick Nash placed on IR retroactively New York Daily News February 23, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/ny-rangers-recall-christian-thomas-and-steve-eminger-prior-to-saturday%E2%80%99s-game-in-mon March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225090545/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/02/ny-rangers-recall-christian-thomas-and-steve-eminger-prior-to-saturday%E2%80%99s-game-in-mon February 25, 2013 dead mdy Tortorella believed the team was struggling with consistency problems, despite what he called strong play in recent games from Carl Hagelin and Derek Stepan.New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators – Preview ESPN.com February 21, 2013 https://www.espn.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442716 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130224171141/http://scores.espn.go.com/nhl/preview?gameId=400442716 February 24, 2013 live mdy The Rangers suffered two more injuries during their 0–3 shutout loss to the Canadiens on February 23. McDonagh was hit into the glass by forward Max Pacioretty, requiring 14 stitches near his mouth and forcing him out of the next game. Dan Girardi was injured when a shot by P. K. Subban struck his ankle, but he did not suffer a fracture and missed no games.NBC Sports February 23, 2013 Canadiens 3, Rangers 0 http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/50924703/ns/sports-nhl/ March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130225140827/http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/50924703/ns/sports-nhl/ February 25, 2013 dead mdy The Rangers started a four-game homestead on February 26 with a 4–3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Callahan received a standing ovation after blocking two shots and making two hits despite lacking a stick, but it failed to rally the Rangers.Klein Jeff Z. Depleted Rangers End Up Defeated by Miscues and Jets The New York Times February 26, 2013 https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/sports/hockey/depleted-rangers-end-up-defeated-by-miscues-and-jets.html March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130228055131/http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/27/sports/hockey/depleted-rangers-end-up-defeated-by-miscues-and-jets.html?_r=0 February 28, 2013 live mdy Strang Katie Rangers earn 'E' for effort, but rally stalls ESPNNewYork.com February 26, 2013 https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11846/rangers-get-e-for-effort-but-rally-stalls March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210221/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11846/rangers-get-e-for-effort-but-rally-stalls August 30, 2018 live mdy New York broke their losing streak with a 4–1 win against Tampa Bay on February 28, a game that also saw the return of Nash, Del Zotto and McDonagh. Nash scored a goal and made a career-high 12 shots in the game, and Hagelin scored his seventh goal of the season, tying him with Gaborik as the team's lead goal-scorer.Leonard Pat Crushed Ice: Ryan O'Reilly off the market, but NY Rangers find balance as Rick Nash and others return in 4–1 win over Lightning New York Daily News March 1, 2013 http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/rangers/2013/03/crushed-ice-ryan-o%E2%80%99reilly-off-the-market-but-ny-rangers-find-balance-as-rick-nash-an March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210221/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11846/rangers-get-e-for-effort-but-rally-stalls August 30, 2018 live mdy The game brought their season penalty kill percentage to ninth best in the league. Kreider, who had one goal and one assist in 11 games, was sent back to the Whale on February 28.Zipay Steve Rangers send Chris Kreider down to AHL Connecticut Whale Newsday February 28, 2013 http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-send-chris-kreider-down-to-ahl-connecticut-whale-1.4731619 March 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20160306032057/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/rangers-send-chris-kreider-down-to-ahl-connecticut-whale-1.4731619 March 6, 2016 dead mdy March On March 3, the Rangers were trailing the Buffalo Sabres 1–0 at home after two periods. Early in the third, Sabres forward Patrick Kaleta was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for checking Brad Richards from behind. He would later be given a suspension. Rangers scored on a 5-on-3 opportunity, and then another power play goal. The game was tied by a shorthanded goal from Nathan Gerbe and went into overtime. Rick Nash and Ryan Callahan each scored in the shootout to win it for the Rangers Two days later, the Rangers hosted the Philadelphia Flyers. Ryan Callahan scored a pair of goals in the first period, and Rick Nash scored two in the third to lead the Rangers to a 4–2 victory. On March 7, the Rangers played the Islanders in Nassau Coliseum. Nash scored a late goal to prevent a 1–0 loss, and the game went to overtime. Rangers connected on the power play and Marian Gaborik found the perfect time to get out of his scoring slump. The next day, Rangers lost 3–2 to the Ottawa Senators at home. On March 10, the Rangers topped the Capitals 4–1 in Washington. On March 12, Derek Stepan scored his first NHL short-handed goal against Buffalo, but the Rangers lost 3–1. Two days later, the Rangers were defeated 3–1 in Winnipeg, and two days after that, they were shutout 3–0 in Pittsburgh. On March 18, Rangers ended their three-game slump by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 2–1 in a shootout. The next day, the Rangers traveled to New Jersey. Michael Del Zotto gave the Rangers a 1–0 lead, but the Devils were quick to tie it. Carl Hagelin gave them a 2–1 lead, but again the Devils tied it. In the second period, Nash's goal gave Rangers a 3–2 lead that they would hold on to for the rest of the game. On March 21, Rangers were beaten by the Florida Panthers 3–1 on home ice. On March 23, Rangers were beaten 3–2 in the shootout by the Capitals. Two days later, the Rangers beat the Flyers on the road 5–2. They did not end the month well as they were shutout by the Senators and Montreal Canadiens, respectively. April The Rangers acquired Ryane Clowe on April 2, and on April 3, the day of the NHL trade deadline, they acquired Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett and John Moore. Clowe, Brassard and Moore made their debuts with the Rangers on April 3 in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden, which the Rangers won 6–1. This trio made history as it was the first time in franchise history that three players making their debuts scored goals in the same game, as Brassard had a goal and three assists, Clowe had two goals and an assist, and Moore had one goal. Brassard's four points was also the most for a Rangers debut since Doug Bentley in 1954.http://espn.go.com/espn/elias?date=20130404 https://web.archive.org/web/20130801090516/http://espn.go.com/espn/elias?date=20130404 dead August 1, 2013 Elias Says Standings Divisional standings NYR Conference standings NYR Schedule and results background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 5px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 5px solid; 2012–13 Game Log y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; January: 3–4–0, 6 Points (home: 3–2–0; road: 0–2–0) Game January Opponent Score Decision Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 1 || 19 || @ Boston Bruins || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 0–1–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 2 || 20 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 3–6 || Lundqvist || 0–2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 3 || 23 || Boston Bruins || 4–3 OT || Lundqvist || 1–2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 4 || 24 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 1–2 || Lundqvist || 1–3–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 5 || 26 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 5–2 || Lundqvist || 2–3–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 6 || 29 || Philadelphia Flyers || 2–1 || Lundqvist || 3–3–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 7 || 31 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–3 || Lundqvist || 3–4–0 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; February: 6–4–2, 14 Points (home: 4–2–1; road: 2–2–1) Game February Opponent Score Decision Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 8 || 2 || @ Tampa Bay Lightning || 3–2 || Biron || 4–4–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 9 || 5 || @ New Jersey Devils || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 4–5–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 10 || 7 || New York Islanders || 4–1 || Lundqvist || 5–5–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 11 || 10 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 5–1 || Lundqvist || 6–5–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 12 || 12 || @ Boston Bruins || 4–3 SO || Lundqvist || 7–5–0 |- style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white" | 13 || 14 || New York Islanders || 3–4 SO || Biron || 7–5–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 14 || 17 || Washington Capitals || 2–1 || Lundqvist || 8–5–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 15 || 19 || Montreal Canadiens || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 8–6–1 |- style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white" | 16 || 21 || @ Ottawa Senators || 2–3 SO || Lundqvist || 8–6–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 17 || 23 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 0–3 || Biron || 8–7–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 18 || 26 || Winnipeg Jets || 3–4 || Lundqvist || 8–8–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 19 || 28 || Tampa Bay Lightning || 4–1 || Lundqvist || 9–8–2 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; March: 7–7–1, 15 Points (home: 3–2–1; road: 4–5–0) Game March Opponent Score Decision Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 20 || 3 || Buffalo Sabres || 3–2 SO || Lundqvist || 10–8–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 21 || 5 || Philadelphia Flyers || 4–2 || Lundqvist || 11–8–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 22 || 7 || @ New York Islanders || 2–1 OT || Lundqvist || 12–8–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 23 || 8 || Ottawa Senators || 2–3 || Lundqvist || 12–9–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 24 || 10 || @ Washington Capitals || 4–1 || Biron || 13–9–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 25 || 12 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 13–10–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 26 || 14 || @ Winnipeg Jets || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 13–11–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 27 || 16 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 0–3 || Lundqvist || 13–12–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 28 || 18 || Carolina Hurricanes || 2–1 SO || Lundqvist || 14–12–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 29 || 19 || @ New Jersey Devils || 3–2 || Lundqvist || 15–12–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 30 || 21 || Florida Panthers || 1–3 || Lundqvist || 15–13–2 |- style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white" | 31 || 24 || Washington Capitals || 3–2 SO || Lundqvist || 15–13–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 32 || 26 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 5–2 || Lundqvist || 16–13–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 33 || 28 || @ Ottawa Senators || 0–3 || Lundqvist || 16–14–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 34 || 30 || @ Montreal Canadiens || 0–3 || Biron || 16–15–3 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; April: 10–3–1, 21 Points (home: 6–0–0; road: 4–3–1) Game April Opponent Score Decision Record |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 35 || 1 || Winnipeg Jets || 4–2 || Lundqvist || 17–15–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 36 || 3 || Pittsburgh Penguins || 6–1 || Lundqvist || 18–15–3 |- style="text-align:center;" bgcolor="white" | 37 || 5 || @ Pittsburgh Penguins || 1–2 SO || Lundqvist || 18–15–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 38 || 6 || @ Carolina Hurricanes || 4–1 || Lundqvist || 19–15–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 39 || 8 || @ Toronto Maple Leafs || 3–4 || Lundqvist || 19–16–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 40 || 10 || Toronto Maple Leafs || 3–2 SO || Lundqvist || 20–16–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 41 || 13 || @ New York Islanders || 1–0 OT || Lundqvist || 21–16–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 42 || 16 || @ Philadelphia Flyers || 2–4 || Lundqvist || 21–17–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 43 || 18 || Florida Panthers || 6–1 || Lundqvist || 22–17–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 44 || 19 || @ Buffalo Sabres || 8–4 || Lundqvist || 23–17–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 45 || 21 || New Jersey Devils || 4–1 || Lundqvist || 24–17–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 46 || 23 || @ Florida Panthers || 2–3 || Lundqvist || 24–18–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 47 || 25 || @ Carolina Hurricanes || 4–3 OT || Lundqvist || 25–18–4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc" | 48 || 27 || New Jersey Devils || 4–0 || Lundqvist || 26–18–4 |- Playoffs 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs The New York Rangers ended the 2012–13 regular season as the Eastern Conference's 6th seed. They faced the #3 seed Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs and won 4 games to 3. They were defeated by the #4 seed Boston Bruins in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Key: #ccffcc darkgray Win #ffbbbb darkgray Loss background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 5px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 5px solid; 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. (3) Washington Capitals – Rangers win series 4–3 Game Date Time (EDT) Opponent Score Decision Series |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 1 || May 2 || 7:30 pm || @ Washington Capitals || 1–3 || Lundqvist || Capitals lead 1–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 2 || May 4 || 12:30 pm || @ Washington Capitals || 0–1 OT || Lundqvist || Capitals lead 2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 3 || May 6 || 7:30 pm || Washington Capitals || 4–3 || Lundqvist || Capitals lead 2–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 4 || May 8 || 7:30 pm || Washington Capitals || 4–3 || Lundqvist || Series tied 2–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 5 || May 10 || 7:30 pm || @ Washington Capitals || 1–2 OT || Lundqvist || Capitals lead 3–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 6 || May 12 || 4:30 pm || Washington Capitals || 1–0 || Lundqvist || Series tied 3–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 7 || May 13 || 8:00 pm || @ Washington Capitals || 5–0 || Lundqvist || Rangers win 4–3 |- y background:#FFFFFF; border-top:#0161AB 2px solid; border-bottom:#E6393F 2px solid; Eastern Conference Semi-finals vs. (4) Boston Bruins – Bruins win series 4–1 Game Date Time (EDT) Opponent Score Decision Series |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 1 || May 16 || 7:30 pm || @ Boston Bruins || 2–3 OT || Lundqvist || Bruins lead 1–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 2 || May 19 || 3:00 pm || @ Boston Bruins || 2–5 || Lundqvist || Bruins lead 2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 3 || May 21 || 7:30 pm || Boston Bruins || 1–2 || Lundqvist || Bruins lead 3–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#cfc;" | 4 || May 23 || 7:00 pm || Boston Bruins || 4–3 OT || Lundqvist || Bruins lead 3–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fcc;" | 5 || May 25 || 5:30 pm || @ Boston Bruins || 1–3 || Lundqvist || Bruins win series 4–1 |- Player statistics Final stats2012–2013 Regular Season Stats – Points – New York Rangers – Statistics http://rangers.nhl.com/club/stats.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20090914145713/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/stats.htm dead September 14, 2009 New York Rangers May 28, 2013 Skaters Regular season Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalty minutes Derek Stepan 48 18 26 44 25 12 Rick Nash 44 21 21 42 16 26 Brad Richards 46 11 23 34 8 14 Ryan Callahan 45 16 15 31 9 12 Carl Hagelin 48 10 14 24 10 18 Michael Del Zotto 46 3 18 21 6 18 Ryan McDonagh 47 4 15 19 13 22 Marian Gaborik Marián Gáborík‡ 35 9 10 19 −8 8 Daniel Girardi 46 2 12 14 −1 16 Taylor Pyatt 48 6 5 11 5 6 Marc Staal 21 2 9 11 4 14 Derick Brassard† 13 5 6 11 3 0 Ryane Clowe† 12 3 5 8 5 14 Mats Zuccarello 15 3 5 8 10 8 Anton Stralman Anton Strålman 48 4 3 7 14 16 John Moore John Moore (ice hockey)† 13 1 5 6 9 5 Brian Boyle 38 2 3 5 −13 29 J. T. Miller 26 2 2 4 −7 8 Steve Eminger 35 0 3 3 9 8 Chris Kreider 23 2 1 3 −1 6 Arron Asham 27 2 0 2 2 50 Kris Newbury 6 0 1 1 1 9 Benn Ferriero 4 0 1 1 0 0 Jeff Halpern‡ 30 0 1 1 −5 8 Roman Hamrlik Roman Hamrlík† 12 0 0 0 −3 6 Brandon Segal 1 0 0 0 0 2 Darroll Powe† 34 0 0 0 −2 18 Micheal Haley 9 0 0 0 −1 12 Stu Bickel 16 0 0 0 −2 49 Brandon Mashinter 4 0 0 0 −2 0 Matt Gilroy 15 0 0 0 −3 6 Christian Thomas Christian Thomas (ice hockey) 1 0 0 0 0 0 Mike Rupp‡ 8 0 0 0 −3 12 Playoffs Player GP Games played G Goals A Assists Pts Points +/- Plus/minus PIM Penalty minutes Derick Brassard 12 2 10 12 1 2 Mats Zuccarello 12 1 6 7 −2 4 Carl Hagelin 12 3 3 6 6 0 Rick Nash 12 1 4 5 3 0 Brian Boyle 11 3 2 5 −1 2 Ryan Callahan 12 2 3 5 2 6 Derek Stepan 12 4 1 5 4 2 Taylor Pyatt 12 2 2 4 2 4 Daniel Girardi 12 2 2 4 2 2 Ryan McDonagh 12 1 3 4 1 6 Arron Asham 10 2 0 2 0 6 Steve Eminger 11 0 2 2 1 4 Michael Del Zotto 12 1 1 2 −3 8 Chris Kreider 8 1 1 2 0 0 Roman Hamrlik Roman Hamrlík 2 0 1 1 0 2 Brad Richards 10 1 0 1 −3 2 Ryane Clowe 2 0 1 1 −1 0 Derek Dorsett 11 0 1 1 −5 28 John Moore John Moore (ice hockey) 12 0 1 1 0 2 Kris Newbury 3 0 0 0 −1 2 Marc Staal 1 0 0 0 −1 0 Anton Stralman Anton Strålman 10 0 0 0 1 0 Darroll Powe 3 0 0 0 0 0 Micheal Haley 2 0 0 0 −1 0 Goaltenders Regular season Player GP Games played TOI Time on ice W Win L Loss OT Overtime loss GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Henrik Lundqvist 43 2575:22 24 16 3 88 2.05 1190 .926 2 0 1 0 Martin Biron 6 335:42 2 2 1 13 2.32 156 .917 0 0 0 0 Playoffs Player GP Games played TOI Time on ice W Win L Loss GA Goals against GAA Goals against average SA Shots against SV% Save percentage SO Shutouts G Goals A Assists PIM Penalty minutes Henrik Lundqvist 12 756:15 5 7 27 2.14 411 .934 2 0 0 0 †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Rangers. Stats reflect time with the Rangers only. ‡Traded mid-season Bold/italics denotes franchise record Awards and records February 2024 Awards Regular season Player Award Awarded Henrik LundqvistOvechkin, Elliott, Lundqvist named 'Three Stars' NHL Third Star of the Week April 8, 2013 Ryan CallahanCallahan wins fourth McDonald Award Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award April 19, 2013 Brad RichardsLadd, Richards, Couture named 'Three Stars' of week NHL Second Star of the Week April 22, 2013 Derek StepanOvechkin, Elliott, Stepan named 'Three Stars' for April NHL Third Star of the Month April 2013 Henrik LundqvistBobrovsky, Lundqvist, Niemi named Vezina finalists Vezina Trophy Nominee May 8, 2013 Milestones Regular season Player Milestone Reached Chris Kreider 1st career NHL game January 19, 2013 Derek Stepan 100th career NHL pointRangers – Penguins Preview Howlings January 30, 2013 http://www.howlings.net/rangers-penguins-preview/ February 26, 2013 January 26, 2013 Ryan Callahan 200th career NHL point January 29, 2013 Chris Kreider y 1st career NHL goalRangers rookies make a mark, but Devils get the win New York Rangers February 5, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-njd/2013/02/05/2012020128 February 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421074438/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020128 April 21, 2013 live mdy-all February 5, 2013 1st career NHL point J. T. Miller 1st career NHL gameRookie J.T. Miller scores twice, leads Rangers past Islanders Associated Press February 7, 2013 https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap?gameId=400442617 February 26, 2013 February 5, 2013 Chris Kreider 1st career NHL assist February 7, 2013 J. T. Miller y 1st career NHL goal February 7, 2013 1st career NHL point Matt Gilroy 200th career NHL gameRangers sloppy on line change The Record February 13, 2013 http://www.northjersey.com/sports/190974921_Rangers_sloppy_on_line_change.html?c=y&page=2 February 26, 2013 February 12, 2013 Darroll Powe 300th career NHL gameZipay Steve Darroll Powe leaves game after hitting head on ice Newsday February 17, 2013 http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/darroll-powe-leaves-game-after-hitting-head-on-ice-1.4665195 https://web.archive.org/web/20160308082919/http://www.newsday.com/sports/hockey/rangers/darroll-powe-leaves-game-after-hitting-head-on-ice-1.4665195 dead March 8, 2016 February 26, 2013 February 17, 2013 J. T. Miller y 1st career NHL assist February 21, 2013 Christian Thomas Christian Thomas (ice hockey) 1st career NHL game February 23, 2013 Michael Del Zotto 100th career NHL pointRangers deliver message with 3–2 win at New Jersey New York Rangers March 19, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-njd/2013/03/19/2012020429 March 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421074756/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020429 April 21, 2013 live mdy-all March 19, 2013 Rick Nash 700th career NHL game March 21, 2013 Rick Nash 300th career NHL goalRangers put on a milestone show in routing Flyers New York Rangers March 26, 2013 https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/nyr-vs-phi/2013/03/26/2012020483 March 27, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130421074421/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/recap.htm?id=2012020483 April 21, 2013 live mdy-all March 26, 2013 Brad Richards 800th career NHL point March 26, 2013 John Tortorella 400th career NHL win March 26, 2013 Brian Boyle 300th career NHL game March 28, 2013 Ryan Callahan 100th career NHL assist April 1, 2013 Anton Stralman Anton Strålman 300th career NHL game April 1, 2013 Carl Hagelin 100th career NHL game April 3, 2013 Derek Stepan 200th career NHL game April 3, 2013 Henrik Lundqvist 500th career NHL game April 5, 2013 Ryan Callahan 400th career NHL game April 18, 2013 Brad Richards 1st career NHL hat-trick April 19, 2013 Taylor Pyatt 800th career NHL game April 21, 2013 Anton Stralman 100th career NHL point April 21, 2013 Brad Richards 900th career NHL game April 27, 2013 Playoffs Player Milestone Reached Derick Brassard 1st career NHL playoff game May 2, 2013 Carl Hagelin 1st career NHL playoff goal May 2, 2013 John Moore 1st career NHL playoff game May 2, 2013 Kris Newbury 1st career NHL playoff game May 2, 2013 Derick Brassard 1st career NHL playoff goal May 6, 2013 1st career NHL playoff assist 1st career NHL playoff point Mats Zuccarello 1st career NHL playoff assist May 6, 2013 1st career NHL playoff point John Moore 1st career NHL playoff assist May 12, 2013 1st career NHL playoff point Derek Dorsett 1st career NHL playoff assist May 13, 2013 1st career NHL playoff point Mats Zuccarello 1st career NHL playoff goal May 13, 2013 Transactions The Rangers have been involved in the following transactions during the 2012–13 season: Trades DateDetails June 23, 2012Rangers 2012 Entry Draft Picks at a Glance To Nashville Predators 3rd-round pick in 2012 To New York Rangers 3rd-round pick in 2013 June 23, 2012 To Nashville Predators 5th-round pick in 2013 To New York Rangers 5th-round pick in 2012 July 20, 2012Rangers trade Wellman for draft pick To Florida Panthers Casey Wellman To New York Rangers 5th-round pick in 2014 July 23, 2012Nash obtained in blockbuster trade To Columbus Blue Jackets Artem AnisimovBrandon DubinskyTim Erixon1st-round pick in 2013 To New York Rangers Rick NashSteven DelisleConditional 3rd-round pick in 2013Condition satisfied. January 16, 2013Rangers acquire forward Mashinter To San Jose Sharks Tommy GrantConditional 7th-round pick in 2014Condition satisfied. To New York Rangers Brandon Mashinter January 24, 2013Rangers acquire Ferriero from Penguins To Pittsburgh Penguins Chad Kolarik To New York Rangers Benn Ferriero February 4, 2013Rangers get Powe, Palmieri from Wild To Minnesota Wild Mike Rupp To New York Rangers Darroll PoweNick Palmieri April 2, 2013Rangers get Clowe in deal with Sharks To San Jose Sharks 2nd-round pick in 20133rd-round pick in 20135th-round pick in 2014 To New York Rangers Ryane Clowe April 3, 2013Rangers add Brassard, Dorsett, Moore To Columbus Blue Jackets Marian GaborikSteven DelisleBlake Parlett To New York Rangers Derick BrassardDerek DorsettJohn Moore6th-round pick in 2014 Free agents signed Player Former team Contract terms Arron AshamVeteran forward Asham now a Ranger Pittsburgh Penguins 2 years, $2 million Micheal HaleyHaley joins Blueshirts as free agent New York Islanders 2 years, $1.2 million Sean CollinsMinor signing: Rangers add defenseman Sean Collins Washington Capitals 1 year, $600,000 Logan PyettMinor signing: Rangers add Logan Pyett Grand Rapids Griffins 1 year, $600,000 Taylor PyattBig winger Taylor Pyatt joins Blueshirts Phoenix Coyotes 2 years, $3.1 million Kyle JeanUndrafted Jean turns pro with Rangers Lake Superior State University 2 years, $1.41 million entry-level contract Jeff HalpernRangers add veteran forward Halpern Washington Capitals 1 year, $700,000 Brandon SegalSegal joins Blueshirts organization Tampa Bay Lightning 1 year, $550,000 Matt GilroyDefenseman Gilroy returns to Rangers Connecticut Whale 1 year, $650,000 Josh NichollsRangers agree to terms with Nicholls Saskatoon Blades 3 years, $2.1275 million entry-level contract Conor AllenUMass' Allen to turn pro with Rangers University of Massachusetts Amherst 2 years, $1.85 million entry-level contract Tommy HughesHughes, Rangers agree to contract terms London Knights 3 years, $1.825 million entry-level contract Michael KantorRangers, Kantor agree to contract terms Sudbury Wolves 3 years, $1.75 million entry-level contract Free agents lost Player New team Contract terms Andreas Thuressonhttp://www.brynas.se/Nyheter/Andreas-Thuresson-klar-for-Brynas-IF/ https://web.archive.org/web/20120523190255/http://www.brynas.se/Nyheter/Andreas-Thuresson-klar-for-Brynas-IF/ dead May 23, 2012 Andreas Thuresson signs with Brynas IF Brynäs IF May 18, 2012 September 10, 2012 sv Brynäs IF 1 year, $600,000 John ScottSABRES AGREE TO TERMS WITH FORWARD JOHN SCOTT Buffalo Sabres 1 year, $600,000 Brandon PrustCanadiens sign Brandon Prust to a four-year contract Montreal Canadiens 4 years, $10 million John MitchellAvalanche Signs Mitchell Colorado Avalanche 2 years, $2.2 million Chad JohnsonCoyotes Sign Johnson to One-Year Contract Phoenix Coyotes 1 year, $600,000 Jeff WoywitkaBlues Sign Defenseman Jeff Woywitka, NHL.com (July 2, 2012) St. Louis Blues 1 year, $700,000 Ruslan FedotenkoFlyers sign Ruslan Fedotenko, Bruno Gervais, NHL.com (July 5, 2012) Philadelphia Flyers 1 year, $1.75 million Andre DeveauxPanthers Agree To Terms With C Andre Deveaux Florida Panthers 1 year, $700,000 Mats ZuccarelloReport: Mats Zuccarello bolts Rangers for two-year KHL contract Metallurg Magnitogorsk 2 years Wade ReddenRedden, Blues Agree to Deal in PrincipleRangers buy out Redden's contract St. Louis Blues 1 year, $800,000 Claimed via waivers Player Former team Date claimed off waivers Roman HamrlíkRangers add veteran defenseman Hamrlik Washington Capitals March 6, 2013 Lost via waivers Player New team Date claimed off waivers Jeff HalpernCanadiens claim Jeff Halpern off waivers Montreal Canadiens March 23, 2013 Lost via buyout Player Wade Redden Player signings Player Date Contract terms Jesper FastRangers agree to terms with Fast May 29, 2012 3 years, $2.415 million entry-level contract Oscar LindbergLindberg agrees to contract terms June 1, 2012 3 years, $2.025 million entry-level contract Martin Bironhttp://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636582 https://web.archive.org/web/20121101131218/http://rangers.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=636582 dead November 1, 2012 Biron agrees to terms on new contract Rangers.nhl.com June 30, 2012 June 29, 2012 2 years, $2.6 million Stu BickelBlueshirts keeping Bickel in the fold July 1, 2012 2 years, $1.5 million Kris NewburyNewbury agrees to terms on new deal July 3, 2012 2 years, $1.2 million Anton StralmanRangers, Stralman agree to terms July 26, 2012 2 years, $3.4 million Steve EmingerEminger sticks with the Blueshirts September 10, 2012 1 year, $750,000 Michael St. CroixSt. Croix agrees to first NHL contract September 14, 2012 3 years, $1.995 million entry-level contract Michael Del ZottoRangers, Del Zotto agree to terms January 13, 2013 2 years, $5.1 million Cam TalbotTalbot agrees to terms on new deal February 18, 2013 2 years, $1.125 million contract extension Mats ZuccarelloZuccarello rejoins Rangers with new deal March 28, 2013 1 year, $700,000 Samuel NoreauNoreau agrees to terms on first contract May 31, 2013 3 years, $1.935 million entry-level contract Draft picks List of New York Rangers draft picks New York Rangers' picks at the 2012 NHL entry draft, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 22 & 23, 2012.NHL Entry Draft Year by Year Results http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2012&team=NYR&position=&round= https://web.archive.org/web/20120705134330/http://www.nhl.com/ice/draftsearch.htm?year=2012&team=NYR&position=&round= dead July 5, 2012 NHL.com July 1, 2012 Round # Player Pos Nationality College/Junior/Club team (League) 1 28 Brady Skjei Defense United States U.S. National Team Development Program (USHL) 2 59 Boo Nieves Center United States Kent School (USHS-CT) 4 119 Calle Andersson Defense Sweden Färjestad BK Jr. (J20 SuperElit) 5 142Note1 a a Thomas Spelling Right wing Herning Blue Fox (AL-Bank Ligaen) Draft notes2012 NHL Entry Draft Pending Transactions http://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/DraftTrades/Years/2012.htm Pro Sports Transactions July 1, 2012 The New York Rangers' third-round pick went to the Nashville Predators as the result of a June 23, 2012 trade that sent a 2013 third-round pick to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. Note1 a aThe Nashville Predators' fifth-round pick went to the New York Rangers as a result of a June 23, 2012 trade that sent 2013 fifth-round pick to the Predators in exchange for this pick. The New York Rangers' fifth-round pick went to the Chicago Blackhawks as the result of a February 27, 2012 trade that sent John Scott to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. The New York Rangers' sixth-round pick went to the Nashville Predators as the result of a June 25, 2011 trade that sent a 2011 sixth-round pick to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. The New York Rangers' seventh-round pick went to the Toronto Maple Leafs as the result of a December 11, 2011 trade that sent John Mitchell to the Rangers in exchange for this pick. See also 2012–13 NHL season References 2012-13 Category:2012–13 NHL season by team Category:2012 in sports in New York City Category:2013 in sports in New York City Parameter 1=year required!}} in Manhattan