Monday, December 11, 2017

NYR TODAY Monday 12/11: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays December 11:



Dave Gagner C (1984-1987) Ted Hampson C (1960-1963) Bill Regan D (1930-1931) Dave Richardson LW (1963-1965) Steve Richmond D (1984-1985)

Today in NYR History December 11:



1941: Lynn Patrick registered a hat trick, including two goals in the final minute of the contest, to help the Rangers defeat the Brooklyn Americans, 5-3, at MSG.



1975: In his return to Boston after being traded to the Rangers, Phil Esposito tallied two assists to help the Rangers defeat the Bruins, 5-1, at Boston Garden. Esposito registered his 1,200th career NHL point in the contest, becoming the seventh player in NHL history (at the time) to accomplish the feat.



1992: The Rangers play their first game in Tampa Bay, and defeat the Lightning, 5-4. Brian Leetch tallies three assists and Mark Messier, James Patrick, and Darren Turcotte each record a goal and an assist.



2015: Glen Sather is honored with a banner raising ceremony in Edmonton; Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault coaches his 1,000th NHL game.



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