The Rangers website will host a series of articles devoted to the 25 seasons of the Original Six era, from 1942–1943 to 1966–1967, during the 2023–2024 season. The articles will highlight some of the best players, teams, and moments the Rangers had during those years. This article describes the rivalry the Rangers had with the New York Americans, their Madison Square Garden co-tenants, during the first 16 seasons of the franchise’s existence and before the Original Six era started, prior to the start of that series.
Over their history, the Rangers have formed rivalries with a number of teams. The Islanders for the past 50 years, the Devils for the past 40 years, the Flyers since their expansion, or the Bruins – the
