NYR TODAY TUESDAY 11/6: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays 11/6:

Steve Andrascik RW (1972 Playoffs) Al Langlois D (1961-1964)

Today in NYR History 11/6:

!987: The Rangers acquire Don Mercier from the Calgary Flames in exchange for Jim Leavins.

1995: Mark Messier of the New York Rangers becomes the 21st player in NHL history to score 500 goals. 
Messier tallies three goals in a 4-2 victory against the Calgary Flames at Madison Square Garden. Messier scores No. 500 and completes the 21st hat trick of his NHL career when he beats Rick Tabaracci at 12:32 of the third period.

"I've never considered myself a natural goal scorer," Messier said. "I always look to make the play for my wings. But if you stay around long enough, you're bound to get some goals."

It's Messier's first hat trick since his three-goal performance against the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Final after guaranteeing a Rangers victory.

2008: Chris Drury records his only hat trick as a Ranger in a 5-2 Blueshirts victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at MSG. 

2011: Martin Biron records his first shutout as a Ranger, stopping 23 shots in a 3-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets at MSG.