Monday, May 22, 2017

NYR TODAY Monday May 22: Rangers at IIHF Worlds, Alumni Birthdays,Today in Rangers History

Lundqvist, Lindberg take Gold at IIHF World Championships


Henrik Lundqvist and Sweden defeated Canada 2-1 in a shootout to win the Gold Medal at the World Hockey Championships.

Lundqvist stopped 42 of 43 shots during regulation and OT including 20 of 21 in the third period and OT.

He also stopped all four shots he faced in the shootout and was named the Player of the Game.

This is Lundqvist's first Gold Medal at the World Championships, his brother Joel has won his third Gold Medal.

Oscar Lindberg had 2 shots in the game was an even +/- and played 24:45.

NYR Alumni Birthday 


5/22 Bryan Hextall Jr C (1962-1963)

Today in NYR History May 22



1995: Brian Leetch becomes the first Rangers defenseman to record a playoff hat trick against the Flyers, Leetch scores all three New York Rangers goals in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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