Overview

• The Rangers' playoff hopes officially ended with a 7-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 12, 2025, at the Lenovo Center.
• This marks the first time since 2021 that the Rangers have missed the postseason, following three consecutive playoff appearances with over 100 points each season.
• The team’s dramatic decline makes them only the fourth NHL team in history to fall from Presidents’ Trophy winners to missing the playoffs the following season.
• Head coach Peter Laviolette is expected to be fired after a disappointing second year, while GM Chris Drury faces critical offseason decisions, including the potential departure of veteran forward Chris Kreider.
• Internal management disputes and a failure to perform in key moments, including not winning a single game after trailing by two goals, are cited as major factors in the collapse.