Friday, December 8, 2017

NYR TODAY Friday 12/8: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays December 8:


Red Berenson C (1966-1968) Ted Irvine LW (1969-1975) Marcel Paille G (1957-63,1964-65) Joe Shack LW (1942-43, 1944-45)

Today in NYR History December 8:


1938: Clint Smith records his only hat trick as a Ranger as the Blueshirts defeat the Montreal Canadiens, 6-5.


1970: The Rangers play their first game in Vancouver, falling to the Canucks, 4-1. 


1974 - Ron Greschner registered his first career NHL goal as the Rangers and Montreal Canadiens played to a 3-3 tie at MSG.


2014 - Kevin Klein became the third defenseman to register two overtime goals in one season (as part of the NHL's current overtime format) as the Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, at MSG. The Rangers' win against Pittsburgh began a stretch in which the team won eight consecutive games and 13 of 14 contests.

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