Wednesday, November 16, 2016

NYR TODAY Wed. 11/16: Alumni Birthdays, Today in NYR History

NYR Alumni Birthdays November 16:

Josh Green LW (2003-2004) Pierre Larouche C (1983-1988)

Today in NYR History November 16: 


1926:The Rangers defeat the Montreal Maroons, 1-0, in the first game in franchise history. The first captain of the Blueshirts, Bill Cook, scores the lone goal of the contest.


1967: The Rangers play their first game in Philadelphia, falling to the Flyers, 3-2.


1993: In the Rangers’ first contest with the Florida Panthers, the Blueshirts come away with a 4-2 victory. Brian Leetch records a goal and an assist in the victory.


2003: Mark Messier records the last shorthanded goal of his career and his 23rd as a Ranger, the most of any Blueshirt. Messier adds an assist in the contest, a 2-2 tie with the Chicago Blackhawks. 

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