1979–80 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results January

| Game | January | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 2 | @ Quebec Nordiques | 3 - 3 | 17-15-6 |
| 39 | 4 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 - 3 | 17-16-6 |
| 40 | 6 | Atlanta Flames | 5 - 5 | 17-16-7 |
| 41 | 7 | Hartford Whalers | 5 - 2 | 18-16-7 |
| 42 | 9 | @ Detroit Red Wings | 4 - 0 | 18-17-7 |
| 43 | 11 | @ Edmonton Oilers | 6 - 2 | 19-17-7 |
| 44 | 12 | @ Winnipeg Jets | 3 - 0 | 20-17-7 |
| 45 | 14 | Colorado Rockies | 6 - 6 | 20-17-8 |
| 46 | 16 | Winnipeg Jets | 4 - 1 | 21-17-8 |
| 47 | 19 | @ Boston Bruins | 6 - 3 | 21-18-8 |
| 48 | 20 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2 - 1 | 21-19-8 |