1971–72 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results December

| Game | December | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 1 | Buffalo Sabres | 7 - 2 | 16-3-4 |
| 24 | 4 | @ Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 - 2 | 16-4-4 |
| 25 | 5 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 - 3 | 17-4-4 |
| 26 | 8 | @ Chicago Black Hawks | 2 - 2 | 17-4-5 |
| 27 | 9 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 5 - 0 | 18-4-5 |
| 28 | 12 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 6 - 1 | 19-4-5 |
| 29 | 15 | Philadelphia Flyers | 6 - 2 | 20-4-5 |
| 30 | 16 | @ Boston Bruins | 8 - 1 | 20-5-5 |
| 31 | 18 | @ St. Louis Blues | 5 - 2 | 21-5-5 |
| 32 | 19 | Minnesota North Stars | 1 - 1 | 21-5-6 |
| 33 | 22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 4 - 2 | 22-5-6 |