2014-2015 Schedule released

Yesterday the NHL released the schedules for the 2014-2015 season. As noted on Saturday, the Rangers will open the season in St. Louis, and have their home opener three days later against Toronto. In between that, the Rangers will face Columbus, and then face the Islanders two days after their home opener, giving them a three-in-four and four-in-seven to start the season. If you’re going to have a five-in-seven, it’s best to do it in the beginning of the year when the legs are fresh.

The Rangers have their next three-in-four and four-in-seven in November (Leafs, Oilers, Penguins, Avalanche) and then another three-in-four to close out November into December (Flyers, Flyers, Lightning). All together, if I counted correctly, the Rangers will play 10 three-in-fours. The Rangers also play the majority of their home games (10) on Sundays.

The preseason schedule is here.  The Rangers will play six games, three at MSG. Oh hey, look at that, September and October games at MSG. It’s been a while.