Friday, October 5, 2018

NYR TODAY FRIDAY 10/5: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays 10/4:


Lorne Chabot G (1926-1928) Dean Prentice LW (1952-1963)

Today in NYR History 10/4:


1983: The Rangers acquire Dave Barr from the Boston Bruins in exchange for Dave Silk.


1983: The Rangers score a team-record three short-handed goals in a 6-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at MSG. Don Maloney ties a team record with two short-handed goals.


1989: The Rangers acqiure Randy Moller from the Quebec Nordiques in exchange for Michel Petit.


1991: Mark Messier makes his Rangers debut, and the Blueshirts defeat the Boston Bruins, 2-1, in overtime at Boston Garden. 


Rookie Sergei Nemchinov scores his first NHL goal for the overtime winner.


1995: The Rangers acquire Steve Larouche from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Jean-Yves Roy.


1996: Wayne Gretzky makes his Rangers debut in a 4-4 tie with the Boston Bruins at the Fleet Center in Boston.



2000: The Rangers acqiure Brad Brown and Michal Grosek from theChicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.


2006: Jaromir Jagr is named the 24th captain in Rangers history. 


2006: Brendan Shanahan scores two goals, including his 600th career tally, in his Rangers debut. 
The Rangers beat the Washington Capitals, 5-2, on opening night at MSG.

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