NYR TODAY Saturday 12/24: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthday December 24:

George "Red" Sullivan C (1956-1961) Coach (192-1965)

Today in NYR History December 24:

1949: In one of the best goaltending duels in NHL history, Bill Durnan of the Montreal Canadiens and Chuck Rayner of the New York Rangers match saves for 60 minutes in a 0-0 tie at the Forum.
It's the 31st NHL shutout for Durnan and the 17th for Rayner, who combine for the only 0-0 tie in League history to be played on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

1966: Two former Canadiens, Bernie Geoffrion and Don Marshall, spoil Christmas Eve for their old team and help the Rangers win 4-3 at the Forum. Geoffrion scores twice in the second period, and Marshall wins the game by beating Charlie Hodge with 33 seconds remaining in the third period.

1972: In the final NHL game to be played on Christmas Eve, Serge Bernier scores four goals to help the Kings defeat the California Golden Seals 5-3 in Oakland. Bernier scores once in the first period and twice in the second, and then gets what proves to be the game-winner at 7:34 of the third period.
Earlier that night, Ed Giacomin ties Dave Kerr's Rangers record with his 40th NHL shutout, and Pete Stemkowski has four assists in a 5-0 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden.

1987: Kelly Kisio becomes the 21st captain in Rangers history.