Granted a franchise by the NHL famous promoter Tex Rickard, the first year Rangers would have to famous architect Conn Smythe help fill out the roster with future Hall of Famers such as Frank Boucher and the Cook Brothers. To replace Smyth, Rickard selected another NHL legend in Lester Patrick.

On November 16th the Rangers would finally take the ice with Patrick behind the bench, as they beat the Montreal Maroons 1-0 at MSG in front of 13,000 fans. The Rangers would go on to win the American Division with a 25-13-6 record as Bill Cook led the NHL in scoring.

However in the semi-finals the Rangers would lose a two game total goal series 3-1 to the Boston Bruins.