NYR TODAY Tuesday 11/21: Today in Rangers History

Today in NYR History November 21:

1971: The New York Rangers enjoy the biggest offensive game in their history, defeating the California Golden Seals 12-1 at Madison Square Garden. Center Jean Ratelle scores four times for New York, which outshoots California 52-16. The Rangers blow the game open with eight goals in the third period, including two in eight seconds by rookie Pierre Jarry.

1972: In the first meeting between the Rangers and the Calgary Flames franchise, the Rangers defeated the Atlanta Flames, 3-1, in Atlanta. Bill Fairbairn recorded the game-winning goal.

2006: Jaromir Jagr scores twice in the New York Rangers' 4-0 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden to pass Jari Kurri and become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer among European-trained players.

Two nights after becoming the 16th player in League history to score 600 goals, Jagr ties Kurri's total of 601 goals when he scores on a wrist shot at 13:36 of the second period, then passes him with goal No. 602 at 3:11 of the third period.

2015: Henrik Lundqvist becomes the 19th goaltender in NHL history to record 350 wins