Tuesday, October 9, 2018

NYR TODAY TUESDAY 10/9: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays 10/9:


Bill Allum D (1940-1941), Bill Cook RW (1926-1937), Jason Krog C (2006-2007), Rem Murray LW (2001-2003), LW Garry Peters C (1965-1966)  Al Rollins G (1959-1960), Wayne Thomas G (1977-1981), Tony Tuzzolino RW (2000-2001)

Today in Rangers History 10/9:


1952: Gump Worsley makes his Rangers debut against the Detroit Red Wings.


1974: The Rangers play the Washington Capitals for the first time, and come away with a 6-3 victory at MSG.


1986: Ron Greschner becomes the 20th captain in Rangers history.


1991: Kris King and James Patrick score four seconds apart in a 5-3 Rangers win over the Islanders at MSG. 
It is the quickest time between two Rangers goals in franchise history.


1997: The New York Rangers become the first team in NHL history to start its season with four consecutive ties. 
They set the record with a 1-1 tie against the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome. The Rangers are outshot 28-14, but Pat LaFontaine's goal 7:03 into the second period and 27 saves by Jason Muzzatti enable New York to earn a point.


2010: Derek Stepan records a hat trick in his NHL debut.
Stepan becomes just the fourth player to do so, in a 6-3 Rangers victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

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