Saturday, February 24, 2018

NYR TODAY Saturday 2/24: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays February 24:


Jeff Brubaker LW (1987-1988) Tim Erixon D (2011-2012) Neil Strain LW (1952-1953) Wojtek Wolski LW (2010-2012)

Today in NYR History February 24:


1938: Lester Patrick became the first NHL coach to have 250 NHL wins when the New York Rangers defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers became the fifth team in NHL history with 250 victories.


1968: Rod Gilbert of the Rangers sets an NHL record with 16 shots and scores on four of them in a 6-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens at the Forum. It's the fourth NHL hat trick for Gilbert, a Montreal native. His record for shots on goal is broken on March 21, 1991, when Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque has 19.


1986: Pierre Larouche extends his goal-scoring streak to seven games in a 5-1 win over the Minnesota North Stars at MSG. Larouche scores 10 goals over this streak.

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