NYR TODAY Tuesday 1/23: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays January 23:

Joel Bouchard D (2002-2004) Ray Markham C (1979-1980) Brendan Shanahan LW (2006-2007)

Today in NYR History January 23:

1934: Rangers forward Murray Murdoch is honored in a pregame ceremony prior to playing in his 400th consecutive NHL game, a 5-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators at Madison Square Garden. Baseball's "Iron Horse," Lou Gehrig, makes a presentation to Murdoch, the NHL's first "Iron Man," who plays in 508 consecutive games during 11 seasons before retiring from the NHL. He goes on to coach Yale University from 1938-65.

1993: Rangers forward Mike Gartner becomes the first player in NHL history to score 30 goals in 14 consecutive seasons. Gartner scores his 30th of the 1992-93 season in New York's 8-3 victory against the Kings at the Forum in Inglewood, California.

2004: The Rangers acquire Jaromir Jagr from the Washington Capitals in exchange for Anson Carter.

2013: Marian Gaborik records his fifth hat trick with the Rangers in a 4-3 win over Boston at MSG.