The 2016/17 season was a strong campaign for the New York Rangers, who recorded a 48–28–6 regular-season record and 102 points under head coach Alain Vigneault. The Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs before their run ended with a 4–2 second-round series defeat to the Ottawa Senators. Mats Zuccarello led the team with 59 regular-season points, while Chris Kreider scored a team-high 28 goals and Henrik Lundqvist remained the established presence in goal. The campaign represented the Rangers' seventh consecutive appearance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and formed part of a sustained period of postseason success for the franchise.