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New York Rangers 2005-06 Season: A Look Back

A Thrilling Season with a Bitter End

The Regular Season

The 2005-06 season was a rollercoaster ride for the New York Rangers. The team started out strong, winning 10 of their first 12 games. However, they hit a rough patch in December and January, going 5-10-2. The Rangers managed to turn things around in February and March, going 14-4-1 to finish the regular season with a record of 44-26-12.

The Playoffs

The Rangers entered the playoffs as the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. They faced the fourth-seeded New Jersey Devils in the first round and lost in a hard-fought seven-game series. The series was capped off by a heartbreaking 3-2 overtime loss in Game 7.

The Roster

The Rangers' roster was led by captain Jaromir Jagr, who had 54 goals and 69 assists during the regular season. Other key players included forwards Brendan Shanahan, Scott Gomez, and Pavel Bure, as well as defensemen Brian Leetch and Dan Girardi. The team was coached by Tom Renney.

The Future

The Rangers' 2005-06 season ended in disappointment, but the team remained optimistic about the future. The young nucleus of the team, led by Jagr, Gomez, and Girardi, showed great promise. The Rangers were poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup in the years to come.

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