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Why Rangers Fans Should Embrace Being at the Bottom of the NHL’s Drink-o-Meter

By Marvin Azrak

Montreal Canadiens fans lift a Stanley Cup made of beer cans during the third game in the NHL Finals at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec on July 2, 2021. - Tyler Johnson scored twice as Tampa Bay are one win away from claiming back-to-back Stanley Cup titles after the Lightning clobbered the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 in game three of the Stanley Cup finals on Friday night. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP via Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens fans lift a Stanley Cup made of beer cans during the third game in the NHL Finals at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec on July 2, 2021. - Tyler Johnson scored twice as Tampa Bay are one win away from claiming back-to-back Stanley Cup titles after the Lightning clobbered the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 in game three of the Stanley Cup finals on Friday night. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Discover why the New York Rangers fans should have no problems with their place on the NHL’s drinking list. Dive into the stats, sip by sip.

Raise your glasses, New York Rangers faithful, because we’ve got some surprising news that might have you toasting to Madison Square Garden’s unique distinction in the world of NHL fandom!

So, what’s the buzz all about? Well, we stumbled upon a fascinating study by Time2play media, and it’s all about which NHL fanbase indulges in the most libations during games. As Rangers fans, we’re used to ups and downs, but this ranking might surprise you.

Here’s the scoop, broken down into some hard-hitting, puck-slapping bullets:

Behind the Boards: Where the Blueshirts Stand in NHL Drinking Rankings:

1. Toronto Maple Leafs: These folks up north take the crown with an impressive 3.9 average drinks per game. They’re spending about $58.50 on booze, and maybe that’s how they cope with their 56-year Cup drought.

2. Chicago Blackhawks: Close behind are the Hawks, sipping at 3.8 drinks per game, spending a reasonable $36.10. It must be the Windy City’s way of staying warm during those chilly winters.

3. Tampa Bay Lightning: The Bolts are zapping away with 3.7 drinks, forking over $44.40 for their game-time beverages.

4. Colorado Avalanche: The Avs match Tampa’s 3.7 drinks but also spend $44.40. Maybe it’s the altitude that makes them thirsty.

5. Arizona Coyotes: The desert dwellers are at 3.6 drinks, shelling out $46.80. Hey, you’d need a cool drink in the desert, too.

You might be wondering where the Blueshirts fit into this spirited ranking. Well, hold onto your ice-cold brews, dear reader.

32. New York Rangers: Here we are, at the bottom of the drink-o-meter, sipping at a modest 1.8 drinks per game. And hey, we’re not breaking the bank either, spending just $24.30. Why, you ask? Well, maybe it’s because we know how to enjoy the game without needing a brew every few minutes.

So, there you have it, Blueshirts faithful.
While we might not be topping the charts in this particular category, we are showing the world that you don’t need a drink in hand to appreciate the game of hockey. Maybe we’re saving energy for the upcoming Stanley Cup-winning season, where we’ll be too busy cheering to sip.

What do you think, Rangers fans? Is this ranking as accurate as an icing call?

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