The New York Rangers enjoyed a successful 1990-91 season, finishing second in the Patrick Division with a 36-31-13 record and securing 85 points. Under head coach Roger Neilson, the team boasted the league's most effective power play, led by defenseman Brian Leetch, who recorded a team-high 88 points, and Mike Gartner, who netted 49 goals. While their season concluded in a hard-fought six-game division semi-final series against the Washington Capitals, the Rangers' potent offense and strong regular-season performance solidified their position as a top contender in the Wales Conference.