Overview

• The Rangers dismissed head coach Peter Laviolette on April 19, 2025, following a season-ending playoff miss despite high expectations after last year's Presidents' Trophy win.
• A midseason 4–15–0 skid derailed New York's strong start, leaving them with a 39–85 record and out of postseason contention.
• Players cited management's controversial waiver moves to offload veterans Barclay Goodrow and Jacob Trouba as a major locker room distraction.
• Franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin struggled with his worst career season, and the team's power play plummeted from third to 28th in the league, both contributing to the team's decline.
• The Rangers face an offseason of introspection, with decisions looming on coaching replacements, roster adjustments, and addressing the issues that undermined their season.