1978–79 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results December

| Game | December | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 2 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | 5 - 2 | 13-5-4 |
| 23 | 3 | Boston Bruins | 3 - 2 | 13-6-4 |
| 24 | 6 | St. Louis Blues | 7 - 4 | 14-6-4 |
| 25 | 7 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 5 - 2 | 15-6-4 |
| 26 | 9 | @ Detroit Red Wings | 5 - 4 | 15-7-4 |
| 27 | 10 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 - 0 | 15-8-4 |
| 28 | 13 | Los Angeles Kings | 8 - 7 | 16-8-4 |
| 29 | 16 | @ Boston Bruins | 4 - 1 | 16-9-4 |
| 30 | 17 | Boston Bruins | 4 - 1 | 16-10-4 |
| 31 | 20 | Buffalo Sabres | 6 - 3 | 17-10-4 |
| 32 | 22 | Detroit Red Wings | 4 - 2 | 18-10-4 |