1976–77 New York Rangers season
| 1976–77 New York Rangers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 4th Patrick |
| Conference | 5th Campbell |
| 1976–77 record | 29–37–14 |
| Home record | 17–18–5 |
| Road record | 12–19–9 |
| Goals for | 272 |
| Goals against | 310 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | John Ferguson |
| Coach | John Ferguson |
| Captain | Phil Esposito |
| Alternate captains | None |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Phil Esposito (34) |
| Assists | Rod Gilbert (48) |
| Points | Phil Esposito (80) |
| Penalty minutes | Nick Fotiu (174) |
| Wins | John Davidson (14) |
| Goals against average | Doug Soetaert (2.95) |
The 1976–77 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 51st season. The Rangers placed fourth in the Patrick Division and did not qualify for the playoffs for the second year in a row for the first time since the 1964–65 season and the 1965–66 season. The Rangers had a better regular season record than two playoff teams and the league would change the rules in the following season to place the top twelve teams in the playoffs, regardless of division.