Wednesday, February 28, 2018

NYR TODAY Wednesday 2/28: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays February 28:


Clint Albright C (1948-1949) Jean Paul Denis RW (1947-46,1949-50) Eric Lindros C (2001-2004) Mark Pavelich C (1981-1986) Ryan Vandenbussche RW (1996-1998)

Today in NYR History February 28:


1929: John Ross Roach sets a Rangers record with his 13th shutout of the season in a scoreless tie at Chicago.


1963: Andy Bathgate scores three goals for his fourth NHL hat trick in the Rangers' 6-1 victory against the Blackhawks at Chicago Stadium. Bathgate becomes the first player in Rangers history (and the 10th in NHL history) to score 250 goals.


1988: Brian Leetch makes his NHL debut against the St. Louis Blues at Madison Square Garden. He picks up an assist in the team's 5-2 win.


2004: Mark Messier records his 679th point as a Ranger, moving ahead of Walt Tkaczuk for fifth on the franchise's all-time scoring list.

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