1978–79 New York Rangers season
| 1978–79 New York Rangers | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd Patrick |
| Conference | 3rd Campbell |
| 1978–79 record | 40–29–11 |
| Home record | 19–13–8 |
| Road record | 21–16–3 |
| Goals for | 316 |
| Goals against | 292 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | Fred Shero |
| Coach | Fred Shero |
| Captain | Dave Maloney |
| Alternate captains | None |
| Arena | Madison Square Garden |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Phil Esposito (42) |
| Assists | Anders Hedberg (46) |
| Points | Anders Hedberg (79) |
| Penalty minutes | Nick Fotiu (190) |
| Wins | John Davidson (20) |
| Goals against average | John Davidson (3.52) |
The 1978–79 New York Rangers season was the franchise's 53rd season. The highlight of the season was participating in the Stanley Cup Finals, as the Rangers played 12 consecutive playoff games without losing in regulation.