1978–79 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results October

| Game | October | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Philadelphia Flyers | 3 - 3 | 0-0-1 |
| 2 | 15 | Colorado Rockies | 4 - 1 | 1-0-1 |
| 3 | 18 | Detroit Red Wings | 3 - 3 | 1-0-2 |
| 4 | 19 | @ Detroit Red Wings | 2 - 2 | 1-0-3 |
| 5 | 21 | @ New York Islanders | 5 - 3 | 1-1-3 |
| 6 | 22 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 - 2 | 2-1-3 |
| 7 | 25 | Vancouver Canucks | 6 - 2 | 3-1-3 |
| 8 | 28 | @ Montreal Canadiens | 2 - 1 | 4-1-3 |
| 9 | 29 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 3 - 2 | 5-1-3 |