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

NYR Alumni Birthdays December 12:

Eddie Kullman RW (1947-49,1950-54) Bill MacKenzie D (1934-1935) John MacKenzie RW (1965-1966) Clint Smith C (1937-1943)

Today in NYR History December 12:

1926: The Rangers win their first game against the Boston Bruins at MSG, 2-1.

1971: Brad Park becomes the first Rangers defenseman to record a hat trick when he tallies three goals in a 6-1 Rangers victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at MSG.

1974: The Rangers play their first game in Washington, and tie the Capitals, 6-6.

1976: Rod Gilbert becomes the second Ranger in franchise history to skate in 1,000 career games as a Blueshirt. Gilbert registers three assists in a 5-2 Rangers victory over the Montreal Canadiens at MSG. 

1982: The Rangers host the New Jersey Devils for the first time, defeating them, 4-0.