1938-39 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 26-16-6 - 58 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-3
Coach: Lester Patrick (26-16-6)
Location: New York, New York
1938-39 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 26-16-6 - 58 points
Finishing 2nd in the NHL
Postseason: 3-4
Lost NHL semi-finals
Semi-Finals - Lost to Boston Bruins 4-3
Coach: Lester Patrick (26-16-6)
Location: New York, New York
1938-39 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1938-39 season with a record of 26 wins and 16 losses and 6 ties for 58 points, finishing second in the NHL. The team compiled a postseason mark of 3-4.
The Rangers potted 149 goals and yielded 105. Alex Shibicky scored 24 goals for New York, while Ott Heller contributed 23 assists. Dave Kerr earned 26 wins in front of the net for the squad and a team-best 2.12 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Lester Patrick coached the team. The 1938-39 New York Rangers lost in the NHL semi-finals.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Allen | L | July 27, 1914 | 5'10" | 162 | L | Bayfield, NB Canada |
| Bill Carse | L | May 29, 1914 | 5'8" | 165 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| 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 |
| Cecil Dillon | R | April 26, 1908 | 5'11" | 173 | L | Toledo, OH USA |
| Bert Gardiner | G | March 25, 1913 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Saskatoon, SK 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 |
| Joe Krol | L | August 13, 1915 | 5'11" | 173 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Larry Molyneaux | D | July 9, 1912 | 5'11" | 208 | R | Sutton West, 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 |
| 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 |
| Phil Watson | C | April 24, 1914 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
