Thursday, January 4, 2018

NYR TODAY Thursday 1/4: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays January 4:


Greg DeVries D (2003-2004) Trevor Fahey LW (1964-1965) Jim Latos RW (1988-1989) Bob McDonald RW (1943-1944)

Today in NYR History January 4:


1992: Mike Gartner has a goal and an assist for the New York Rangers to become the 33rd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points. The milestone comes during a 6-4 road loss against the New Jersey Devils.


1997: Wayne Gretzky ties a franchise record for assists in one period, tallying four in the second period of a 6-4 Rangers win over the Ottawa Senators at MSG.


1999: The Rangers extend their point streak against the San Jose Sharks to 15 games (13-0-2) with a 4-3 win at Madison Square Garden. Adam Graves and Todd Harvey each pick up a goal and an assist.


 2007: Martin Straka picks up his first hat trick as a Ranger, scoring all three goals in a 3-2 win over the Flyers at MSG.

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