NYR TODAY Friday 3/2: Rangers & Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays March 2:

Eddie Johnstone RW (1975-1983) Joby Messier D (1992-1995) Darren Turcotte C (1988-1993)

NEW YORK RANGERS BIRTHDAY

Henrik Lundqvist
Born: March 2, 1982: Are, Sweden
Goaltender 2005-Present, NHL Vezina Trophy Winner 2011-2012
Drafted by New York Rangers 2000 NHL Entry Draft, Round 7, #205 Overall

Today in NYR History March 2:

1975: Rod Gilbert ties a franchise record with five assists in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

2002: Brian Leetch skates in his 1,000th career game, becoming the third player to reach that milestone as a Ranger.