John Hanna D (1958-1961)
Today in NYR History April 5:
1970: The New York Rangers pass the Montreal Canadiens for fourth place and the final Stanley Cup Playoff berth in the East Division on one of the wildest season-ending days in NHL history.
The Rangers enter their season finale against the Detroit Red Wings at Madison Square Garden needing not only a win and a Montreal loss to the Chicago Blackhawks that night, but also having to outscore the Canadiens by at least five goals (under the rules then in effect, the first tiebreaker for teams with identical records is goals scored).
Incredibly, the Rangers score nine goals before the midway point of the third period. Coach Emile Francis even pulls goaltender Ed Giacomin four times in the final minutes in an effort to get more; instead, New York gives up two shorthanded goals but finishes with a 9-5 win.
1990: NY Rangers beat NY Islanders 2-1 in 1st game of preliminary round of the 1990 playoffs.
2013: Henrik Lundqvist becomes the fourth Rangers goaltender to appear in 500 regular season games.
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