Saturday, December 8, 2018

NYR TODAY SATURDAY 12/8: Alumni Birthdays, Today in Rangers History

NYR Alumni Birthdays 12/8:


Red Berenson C (1966-1968) Ted Irvine LW (1969-1975) Marcel Paille G (1957-63,1964-65) Joe Shack LW (1942-43, 1944-45)

Today in NYR History 12/8:


1938: Clint Smith records his only hat trick as a Ranger as the Blueshirts defeat the Montreal Canadiens, 6-5.


1970: The Rangers play their first game in Vancouver, falling to the Canucks, 4-1. 


1974 - Ron Greschner registered his first career NHL goal as the Rangers and Montreal Canadiens played to a 3-3 tie at MSG.


2000 : Brian Leetch registered his 818th career point as a Ranger, passing Jean Ratelle for sole possession of second place on the franchise's all-time points list. 
The Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 5-2, at MSG. Theo Fleury tallied two goals, Mark Messier recorded two assists, and Mike Richter made 23 saves in the contest.


2014 - Kevin Klein became the third defenseman to register two overtime goals in one season (as part of the NHL's current overtime format). 
The Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3, at MSG. The Rangers' win against Pittsburgh began a stretch in which the team won eight consecutive games and 13 of 14 contests.

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