Friday, February 2, 2018

NYR TODAY Friday 2/2: Alumni Birthday, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays February 2:


Jody Hull RW (1990-1991) Alex Levinsky D (1934-1935)

Today in NYR History February 2:


1980: Phil Esposito of the New York Rangers becomes the second player in NHL history to score 700 goals when he gets Nos. 699 and 700 in the Rangers' 6-3 victory against the Washington Capitals in Landover, Maryland. He scores No. 699 with a second-period goal past Wayne Stephenson, then joins Gordie Howe in the NHL's 700-goal club early in the third period by taking a pass from Don Maloney and beating Stephenson with a wrist shot.


2010: The Rangers acquire Brandon Prust and Olli Jokinen from the Calgary Flames for Chris Higgins and Ales Kotalik.

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