The New York Rangers played their first game in 1926, and before the lockout in 2004-05, the organization skated in 5,320 games. Surprisingly, out of the Original Six teams, only the Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks produced sub—500 records, with New York compiling a 2,231-2,261-808-20 before the break.
Regarding points percentage, the Rangers secured a .497 mark from 1917-2003, good enough for 14th overall, right behind the New York Islanders at .508. However, for all those decades, there was no absolute parity in the league, which was part of the reasoning behind the NHL lockout in 2004-05, resulting in the cancellation of an entire season.