Saturday, January 13, 2018

NYR TODAY Saturday 1/13: Rangers & Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

Rangers Birthday


Marc Staal, 1/13/1987 Thunder Bay, Ontario, CN
Defenseman #18 2007-Present
Drafted by Rangers 2005 NHL Entry Draft Round 1, #12 Overall

NYR Alumni Birthdays January 13:


Ceasare Maningo G (1965-1967) Graeme Nicholson D (1982-1983) Mike Rupp C (2011-2013)

Today in NYR History January 13:


1927: The Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time, tying them, 1-1.


1940: The Rangers defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 to extend their winning streak to 10 games, their unbeaten streak to 19 and their road unbeaten streak to 11 games. The 10-game winning streak (matched in 1972-73) is still the longest in franchise history. Goaltender Dave Kerr extends his personal unbeaten streak to 19 games, a Rangers record that stands until 1994.


1993: Mark Messier scores a goal and has three assists to reach 1,200 points and help the New York Rangers hold off the Washington Capitals 5-4 at Madison Square Garden. He scores the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and sets up Adam Graves for what turn out to be the game-winner at 15:42.

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