NYR TODAY 1/4

NYR Alumni Birthdays 1/4; Greg De Vries D (2003-2004), Trevor Fahey LW (1964-1965), Jim Latos RW (1988-1989), Bob McDonald RW (1943-1944)

TODAY IN NYR HISTORY January 4;
1997: Wayne Gretzky ties a franchise record for assists in one period, tallying four in the second period of a 6-4 Rangers win over the Ottawa Senators at MSG.

1999: The Rangers extend their point streak against the San Jose Sharks to 15 games (13-0-2) with a 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden. Adam Graves and Todd Harvey each pick up a goal and an assist.

2007: Martin Straka picks up his first hat trick as a Ranger, scoring all three goals in a 3-2 win over the Flyers at MSG.