NYR TODAY Tuesday 4/3: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays April 3:

Bob Chrystal D (1953-1955) Billy Dea LW (1953-1954)

Today in NYR History April 3:

1928: The Rangers advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of a total-goals semifinals series.

1937: The Rangers advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a 4-0 win over the Montreal Maroons. Rangers goaltender Dave Kerr doesn't allow a goal in either game of the Rangers' two-game sweep.

2008: The Rangers clinch a playoff berth with a 3-0 win over the Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Henrik Lundqvist notches his NHL-best 10th shutout of the season.

2012: The Rangers clinch the 2011-12 Atlantic Division title with a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The win is Henrik Lundqvist's career-high 39th.

2013: Derick Brassard, John Moore and Ryane Clowe all score goals in their Rangers debuts in a 6-1 win over Pittsburgh at MSG.