2003–04 New York Rangers season

2003–04 New York Rangers
Division4th Atlantic
Conference13th Eastern
2003–04 record27–40–7–8
Home record13–21–3–4
Road record14–19–4–4
Goals for206
Goals against250
Team information
General managerGlen Sather
CoachGlen Sather (Oct.–Feb.)
Tom Renney (Feb.–Apr.)
CaptainMark Messier
Alternate captainsBrian Leetch (Oct.–Mar.)
Jaromir Jagr (Mar.–Apr.)
Eric Lindros
ArenaMadison Square Garden
Average attendance18,073 (99.3%)
Minor league affiliatesHartford Wolf Pack
Charlotte Checkers
Team leaders
GoalsBobby Holík (25)
AssistsBobby Holik (31)
PointsBobby Holik (56)
Penalty minutesMatthew Barnaby (120)
Plus/minusMatthew Barnaby (+15)
WinsMike Dunham (16)
Goals against averageJussi Markkanen (2.56)

The 2003–04 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 78th season. The team finished with one of the worst records in the league and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the seventh consecutive season for the first time in franchise history despite bringing in Jaromir Jagr midway through the season. The team would eventually trade away most of its major acquisitions, including their long-time defensive stalwart Brian Leetch. This would prove to be the final season for team captain Mark Messier.