Monday, April 17, 2017

NYR TODAY Monday 4/17: Rangers & Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

New York Rangers Birthday



Pavel Buchnevich 2016-Present
Left Wing #89
Born: Apr 17, 1995 in Cherepovets, Russia (Age: 22)
Drafted by NY Rangers 2013 NHL Entry Draft, 3rd Round 75th Overall

NYR Alumni Birthdays April 17:



Dennis Hextall C (1968 Playoffs, 1968-1969) David Oliver RW (1996-1997)

Today in NYR History April 17:



1981: Ranger's Anders Hedberg becomes 2nd player to score on a penalty shot in a Stanley Cup Playoffs game



1993: The Rangers hire Mike Keenan as head coach.



1994: The Rangers defeat the Islanders, 6-0, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. Mark Messier and Sergei Zubov each tally a goal and two assists, while Mike Richter makes 21 saves for the shutout.

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