# Kings Coach Peter Laviolette Looks Back on Turbulent Rangers Stint

> Peter Laviolette says his two years with the New York Rangers swung from a Presidents Trophy win and conference final loss to a season without a playoff spot.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/kings-coach-peter-laviolette-looks-back-on-turbulent-rangers-stint
- Published: 2026-10-28T04:12:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: World
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## Key points

- Peter Laviolette served as head coach of the New York Rangers for two seasons.
- In his inaugural season, the Rangers captured the Presidents Trophy and reached the conference final.
- During his second year, the Rangers did not make the postseason.
- Laviolette is currently the head coach of the Kings.

## Why it matters

Rangers fans and the franchise are impacted by the stark contrast between a championship-contending first year and a missed-playoff second year under Laviolette.

## Article

Peter Laviolette, now coaching the Kings, said his two-year run in Manhattan saw a dramatic shift: the first season delivered a Presidents Trophy and a loss in the conference final, while the following year the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.

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