1977–78 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results October

| Game | October | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 - 3 | 1-0-0 |
| 2 | 15 | @ Montreal Canadiens | 5 - 0 | 1-1-0 |
| 3 | 16 | New York Islanders | 4 - 2 | 2-1-0 |
| 4 | 19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 - 3 | 2-1-1 |
| 5 | 22 | @ New York Islanders | 7 - 2 | 2-2-1 |
| 6 | 23 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 - 2 | 2-3-1 |
| 7 | 25 | @ Cleveland Barons | 5 - 0 | 3-3-1 |
| 8 | 26 | St. Louis Blues | 6 - 2 | 4-3-1 |
| 9 | 29 | @ Atlanta Flames | 4 - 3 | 4-4-1 |
| 10 | 30 | Los Angeles Kings | 5 - 3 | 4-5-1 |