On 8 May 2011, Lindberg was traded from the Phoenix Coyotes to the New York Rangers in return for Ethan Werek.

In 2012–13, Lindberg was awarded the Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the SEL playoffs.

On 24 February 2015, Lindberg played in one New York Rangers game, with forward Rick Nash out with a fever.
The New York Rangers won the game 1–0.

Lindberg was named the Rangers' best rookie in their 2015 training camp.
He made the Rangers out of training camp for the 2015–16 season and scored his first NHL goal in the first period on opening night against Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks.
On 8 May 2011, Lindberg was traded from the Phoenix Coyotes to the New York Rangers in return for Ethan Werek.
In 2012–13, Lindberg was awarded the Stefan Liv Memorial Trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the SEL playoffs.
On 24 February 2015, Lindberg played in one New York Rangers game, with forward Rick Nash out with a fever. The New York Rangers won the game 1–0.
Lindberg was named the Rangers' best rookie in their 2015 training camp. He made the Rangers out of training camp for the 2015–16 season and scored his first NHL goal in the first period on opening night against Corey Crawford of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Oscar Lindberg (ice hockey)