1939-40 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 27-11-10 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL
Postseason: 8-4
Won Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals - Defeated Boston Bruins 4-2
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2
Coach: Frank Boucher (27-11-10)
Location: New York, New York
1939-40 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 27-11-10 - 64 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL
Postseason: 8-4
Won Stanley Cup
Semi-Finals - Defeated Boston Bruins 4-2
Stanley Cup Finals - Defeated Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2
Coach: Frank Boucher (27-11-10)
Location: New York, New York
1939-40 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1939-40 season with a record of 27 wins and 11 losses and 10 ties for 64 points, finishing second in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 8-4.
The Rangers conceded 77 goals, the lowest total in the circuit. New York netted 136 goals. Bryan Hextall scored 24 goals for the team, and Phil Watson contributed 28 assists. Dave Kerr earned 27 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 1.54 goals against average, topping goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Frank Boucher coached the team. The 1939-40 New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Barton | R | September 3, 1907 | 5'7" | 155 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, MI USA |
| Mac Colville | R | January 8, 1916 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Neil Colville | C | August 4, 1914 | 5'11" | 175 | R | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Art Coulter | D | May 31, 1909 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Ott Heller | D | June 2, 1910 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Berlin, ON Canada |
| Bryan Hextall | R | July 31, 1913 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Grenfell, SK Canada |
| Dutch Hiller | L | May 11, 1915 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Berlin, ON Canada |
| Dave Kerr | G | January 11, 1910 | 5'10" | 160 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Kilby MacDonald | L | September 6, 1914 | 5'11" | 178 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Lynn Patrick | L | February 3, 1912 | 6'1" | 192 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Muzz Patrick | D | June 28, 1915 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Alf Pike | L | September 15, 1917 | 6'0" | 187 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| John Polich | R | July 8, 1916 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Hibbing, MN USA |
| Babe Pratt | D | January 7, 1916 | 6'3" | 212 | L | Stony Mountain, MB Canada |
| Alex Shibicky | R | May 19, 1914 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Clint Smith | C | December 12, 1913 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Assiniboia, SK Canada |
| Stan Smith | C | August 13, 1917 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Coal Creek, BC Canada |
| Phil Watson | C | April 24, 1914 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
