Saturday, October 7, 2017

NYR TODAY Saturday 10/7: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays October 7:


Frank Boucher C (1926-1938) Mike HurlBurt D (1992-1993)

Today in NYR History October 7:


1991: Mark Messier is introduced as the 22nd captain in Rangers history in a pre-game ceremony prior to the Blueshirts’ home opener. Messier would set up Mike Gartner’s game-winning goal in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins.


2001: In the Rangers’ first regular season game in New York after the 9/11 tragedy, Brian Leetch scores the overtime winner in a 5-4 Rangers victory over the Buffalo Sabres at MSG. 


2001:Mike Richter becomes the first Rangers goaltender to appear in 600 games.

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