New york rangers philadelphia flyers
A classic NHL rivalry!
The New York Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers have a long and storied history, with their rivalry dating back to the 1970s. The two teams have played each other 244 times, with the Rangers holding a slight edge in the all-time series, 124-114-6.
The rivalry between the two teams is often referred to as the "Battle of the Hudson" or the "Philly-Rangers Rivalry." The teams have a strong geographic rivalry, with the Rangers representing New York City and the Flyers representing Philadelphia.
Some notable moments in the rivalry include:
- The 1974 Stanley Cup Finals, in which the Flyers defeated the Rangers in six games.
- The 1980s, when the Flyers and Rangers had a series of intense playoff battles, including a memorable 1987 playoff series that went to seven games.
- The 1990s, when the Rangers and Flyers had a series of physical and intense games, including a 1997 playoff series that saw the Rangers come back from a 3-1 deficit to win in seven games.
- The 2012 Eastern Conference Finals, in which the Rangers defeated the Flyers in five games.
Some notable players who have played in this rivalry include:
- Mark Messier (Rangers)
- Brian Leetch (Rangers)
- Mike Richter (Rangers)
- Eric Lindros (Flyers)
- John LeClair (Flyers)
- Keith Primeau (Flyers)
- Jaromir Jagr (Flyers)
- Henrik Lundqvist (Rangers)
- Ryan Callahan (Rangers)
- Chris Pronger (Flyers)
The rivalry between the Rangers and Flyers is known for its intensity, physicality, and passion. The two teams have a strong dislike for each other, and their games are always highly anticipated and closely watched.