Sunday, March 5, 2017

NYR TODAY Sunday 3/5: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 5:



Bryan Berard D (2001-2002) Pat Hannigan (1960-1962)

Today in NYR History March 5:



1972: Brad Park becomes the third defenseman in NHL history to score 20 goals in a season when he beats Dunc Wilson in the third period of the Rangers' a 6-1 victory against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. Park joins Flash Hollet (1943-44) and Bobby Orr, who does in it 1971-72 for the fourth of seven consecutive seasons.



1991: Rangers acquire Joe Kocur and Per Djoos from the Detroit Red Wings for Kevin Miller, Jim Cummins and Dennis Vial.



1994: Sergei Zubov scores the go-ahead goal with 1:03 remaining in regulation to give the Rangers their first win at Nassau Coliseum in five seasons.

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