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Rangers' 1933 Title: Grit, Youth, and a Historic Overtime Win
13 Feb
Summary
- The 1933 Rangers secured their second Stanley Cup amidst the Great Depression.
- GM Lester Patrick strategically revamped the roster with young talent after 1928.
- The deciding goal came in overtime of Game 4, driven by veteran leadership.
The New York Rangers captured their second Stanley Cup in 1933, a significant achievement during the challenging economic climate of the Great Depression. This victory followed their initial championship in 1928.
Following their first title, General Manager Lester Patrick initiated a significant roster overhaul, trading established players and acquiring younger talent like Cecil Dillon and Earl Seibert. This strategic rebuilding aimed to maintain the team's competitive edge.
The 1932-33 season saw the Rangers finish four points behind the division leaders, forcing them to navigate a challenging playoff path. They advanced through the quarterfinals and semifinals undefeated.
In the Stanley Cup Final against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Rangers faced a fatigued opponent that had just completed a grueling six-overtime semifinal. New York secured a 5-1 victory in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden and took Game 2 by a 3-1 score. Despite injuries to key players like Bill Cook and Ching Johnson before Game 4, rookie goaltender Andy Aitkenhead made 48 saves in regulation to force overtime.
