1978–79 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results January

| Game | January | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 6 - 2 | 21-13-4 |
| 39 | 5 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 - 4 | 22-13-4 |
| 40 | 9 | @ St. Louis Blues | 5 - 3 | 23-13-4 |
| 41 | 10 | @ Colorado Rockies | 5 - 3 | 24-13-4 |
| 42 | 14 | @ Atlanta Flames | 6 - 4 | 25-13-4 |
| 43 | 15 | Minnesota North Stars | 8 - 1 | 25-14-4 |
| 44 | 17 | New York Islanders | 5 - 3 | 26-14-4 |
| 45 | 20 | @ St. Louis Blues | 3 - 2 | 26-15-4 |
| 46 | 21 | Philadelphia Flyers | 5 - 5 | 26-15-5 |
| 47 | 24 | @ Washington Capitals | 5 - 1 | 26-16-5 |
| 48 | 25 | @ Buffalo Sabres | 5 - 4 | 27-16-5 |