1977-78 New York Rangers Roster
National Hockey League (NHL)
Team Record: 30-37-13 - 73 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Buffalo Sabres 2-1
Coach: Jean-Guy Talbot (30-37-13)
Location: New York, New York
1977-78 New York Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 30-37-13 - 73 points
Finishing 4th in the NHL's Patrick Division
Postseason: 1-2
Lost NHL preliminary round
Preliminary - Lost to Buffalo Sabres 2-1
Coach: Jean-Guy Talbot (30-37-13)
Location: New York, New York
1977-78 New York Rangers Results
The New York Rangers of the National Hockey League ended the 1977-78 season with a record of 30 wins and 37 losses and 13 ties for 73 points, finishing fourth in the NHL's Patrick Division. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-2.
The Rangers potted 279 goals and allowed 280. Pat Hickey scored 40 goals for New York, while Phil Esposito netted 30 or more, too. Ron Greschner contributed 48 assists. John Davidson topped the squad with 14 wins and a team-best 3.18 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Jean-Guy Talbot coached the team. The 1977-78 New York Rangers lost in the NHL preliminary round.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Astrom | G | March 29, 1951 | 6'0" | 170 | L | Skelleftea, Sweden |
| Don Awrey | D | July 18, 1943 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Jerry Byers | F | March 29, 1952 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Kentville, NS Canada |
| John Davidson | G | February 27, 1953 | 6'3" | 205 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Lucien DeBlois | F | June 21, 1957 | 5'11" | 200 | R | Joliette, QC Canada |
| Wayne Dillon | C | May 25, 1955 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ron Duguay | C | July 6, 1957 | 6'2" | 200 | R | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Phil Esposito | C | February 20, 1942 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Dave Farrish | D | August 1, 1956 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Wingham, ON Canada |
| Nick Fotiu | L | May 25, 1952 | 6'2" | 210 | L | Staten Island, NY USA |
| Rod Gilbert | R | July 1, 1941 | 5'9" | 180 | R | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Bill Goldsworthy | R | August 24, 1944 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Waterloo, ON Canada |
| Benoit Gosselin | L | July 19, 1957 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Ron Greschner | D | December 22, 1954 | 6'2" | 205 | L | Goodsoil, SK Canada |
| Mark Heaslip | R | December 26, 1951 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Duluth, MN USA |
| Greg Hickey | L | March 8, 1955 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Pat Hickey | L | May 15, 1953 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Ken Hodge | R | June 25, 1944 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Birmingham, England |
| Greg Holst | C | February 21, 1954 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Eddie Johnstone | R | March 2, 1954 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Mike Keating | L | January 21, 1957 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Dave Maloney | D | July 31, 1956 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Mario Marois | D | December 15, 1957 | 5'11" | 190 | R | Ancienne Lorette, QC Canada |
| Mike McEwen | D | August 10, 1956 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Hornepayne, ON Canada |
| Don Murdoch | R | October 25, 1956 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Cranbrook, BC Canada |
| Dan Newman | L | January 26, 1952 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Cottam, ON Canada |
| Greg Polis | L | August 8, 1950 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Westlock, AB Canada |
| Dallas Smith | D | October 10, 1941 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Hamiota, MB Canada |
| Doug Soetaert | G | April 21, 1955 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Bud Stefanski | C | April 28, 1955 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Wayne Thomas | G | October 9, 1947 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Walt Tkaczuk | C | September 29, 1947 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Emstedetten, Germany |
| Carol Vadnais | D | September 25, 1945 | 6'1" | 185 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Steve Vickers | L | April 21, 1951 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
