First season: 1926-27
Home arena: Madison Square Garden
Stanley Cups won: 4
1928, 1933, 1940, 1994
Stanley Cup Final appearances: 11
The Rangers' nickname was originally a pun. The team was founded by Madison Square Garden president Tex Rickard. His new team was nicknamed "Tex's Rangers" -- and the name stuck.
Retired numbers
1 Eddie Giacomin
2 Brian Leetch
3 Harry Howell
7 Rod Gilbert
9 Andy Bathgate/Adam Graves
11 Vic Hadfield/Mark Messier
19 Jean Ratelle
30 Henrik Lundqvist
35 Mike Richter