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Rangers have a new Winter Classic uniform, here is how each of them rank

The Rangers have unveiled a fresh Winter Classic look—here’s how each piece of the uniform stacks up, from standout design choices to the ones that miss the mark.
ByJustin Bonhard|
Jan 2, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers players mob goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and celebrate after the 2012 Winter Classic against the Philadelphia Flyers at Citizens Bank Park. The Rangers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Jan 2, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Rangers players mob goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) and celebrate after the 2012 Winter Classic against the Philadelphia Flyers at Citizens Bank Park. The Rangers won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

The New York Rangers are about to play in their third Winter Classic against the Florida Panthers on January 2, 2026. With the new opportunity to play in front of the entire hockey world in the great game outdoors comes a new jersey announcement.

Here is a ranking off all three uniforms, not including the stadium series games. Let it be known that all three of these jerseys are all great in their own right.

3. 2018 Winter Classic

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Jan 1, 2018; Queens, NY, USA; New York Rangers players salute the fans after defeating the Buffalo Sabres in the 2018 Winter Classic hockey game at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

This Winter Classic uniform from the 2018 Winter Classic are a solid one, but the worst of the three. The reason is that it too closely resembles a previous third uniform used from 2010 through 2017. It only really differed in the Winter Classic uni's being with white numbers instead of the red.

Petra Nemcova, Henrik Lundqvist
New York Rangers Unveil 85th Anniversary Jersey At Rockefeller Center | Rebecca Taylor/MSG Photos/GettyImages

The 2016 Winter Classic saw the Rangers facing off against the Buffalo Sabres, winning 3-2 in overtime at Citi Field. If memory serves, a much younger J.T. Miller scored the overtime winner in that contest.

2. 2026 Winter Classic

We are putting the second-place Winter Classic jersey with the newest ones, yet to be worn in a game. They have some heritage to it, and definitely fits the theme of the centennial season. But, as the Rangers have not been all that great in those special commemorative 100th season uniforms, let's hope they can at least get the win for the Winter Classic this season.

1. 2012 Winter Classic

Relive this core memory. The 2012 Winter Classic, on the road at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Henrik Lundqvist standing alone on Daniel Briere on a penalty shot in these amazing off-white renditions with the old-school plated crest. Take it all in, Rangers fans.

These are the best jerseys for the Rangers in the Winter Classic, due to its nostalgia and look. It fit this franchise so well in it's first showing in the outdoor game, and will live on with a legacy.

Where would you rank these uniform's and should the Rangers bring any of them back for their next trip outdoors?

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