1988–89 New York Rangers season Schedule and Results October

| Game | October | Opponent | Score | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | 2 - 2 OT | 0-0-1 |
| 2 | 8 | @ St. Louis Blues | 4 - 2 | 1-0-1 |
| 3 | 10 | New Jersey Devils | 5 - 0 | 1-1-1 |
| 4 | 12 | Hartford Whalers | 4 - 3 | 1-2-1 |
| 5 | 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 3 - 2 | 2-2-1 |
| 6 | 19 | Washington Capitals | 5 - 1 | 3-2-1 |
| 7 | 21 | @ Washington Capitals | 4 - 1 | 4-2-1 |
| 8 | 23 | Quebec Nordiques | 8 - 2 | 5-2-1 |
| 9 | 26 | Philadelphia Flyers | 4 - 3 | 6-2-1 |
| 10 | 29 | @ Philadelphia Flyers | 6 - 5 | 7-2-1 |
| 11 | 30 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 9 - 2 | 8-2-1 |