NY Rangers history

Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers makes the third period save on the Winnipeg Jets at Madison Square Garden on October 03, 2019 (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On October 3 in Rangers history: Another milestone for the King

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The F’s

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The E’s

On September 29 in Rangers history: Rolling the dice on LaFontaine

MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 28, 1972: Bill White #17 and Jean Ratelle #18 of Canada look to block the shot from Alexander Gusev #2 of the Soviet Union during Game 8 of the 1972 Summit Series on September 28, 1972 at the Luzhniki Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 28 in Rangers history: A Summit Series clincher

NEW YORK, NY - 1973: Rod Gilbert #7 of the New York Rangers looks to check Ralph Stewart #16 of the New York Islanders during their game circa 1973 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 27 in Rangers history: Birth of the best rivalry in sports

Marcel Dionne #16 of the New York Rangers skates(Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The D’s

MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 26, 1972: Paul Henderson #19 of Canada celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Soviet Unioin during Game 7 of the 1972 Summit Series on September 26, 1972 at the Luzhniki Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

September 26 in NYR history: Gilbert scores as Canada ties the Summit Series

MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 24, 1972: Some of the 3,000 Canadian fans cheer and wave the Canadian flag during the game between Canada and the Soviet Union in Game 6 of the 1972 Summit Series on September 24, 1972 at the Luzhniki Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 24 in Rangers history: Gilbert spurs a Summit Series comeback

OTTAWA, CANADA - DECEMBER 29: Matt Cullen #5 of the New York Rangers carries the puck out of his zone up the far boards during a game against the Ottawa Senators on December 29, 2006 at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators won 1-0. (Photo by Phillip MacCallum/Getty Images)

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The C’s

MOSCOW - SEPTEMBER 22, 1972: Team Canada lines up during player introductions before Game 5 of the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union on September 22, 1972 at the Luzhniki Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 22 in Rangers history: Vic Hadfield quits Team Canada

New York Rangers vs the Los Angeles Kings on June 20, 1990 (Photo By Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)

On September 21 in Rangers history: Hockey in Florida????

27 Nov 2001: Defenseman Bryan Berard #34 of the New York Rangers skates on the ice during the NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York. The Rangers and Sabres skated to a 2-2 tie. \ Mandatory Copyright Notice: 2001 NHLI\ Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images/NHLI

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The B’s

The New York Rangers 2001 preseason game was halted by President George W. Bush's speech to a joint session of Congress (Pool photo by Getty Images)

On September 20 in Rangers history: A unique preseason game in Philadelphia

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 1: Tony Amonte #33 of the New York Rangers on January 1, 1994 at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images)

New York Rangers forgotten players A-Z: The A’s

Head coach of the New York Rangers David Quinn. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

On September 18 in Rangers history: A great start for Quinn

Ted Irvine #27 of the New York Rangers battles for position during an NHL game against the Buffalo Sabres . (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 17 in Rangers history: Hello Buffalo Sabres

Former Rangers star Rod Gilbert speaks during a banner raising ceremony Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

On September 15 in Rangers history: HOF day for Rod Gilbert

Goaltender Mike Richter of the United States looks on during a World Cup game (Credit: Glenn Cratty /Allsport)

On September 14 in Rangers history: Richter leads the USA to victory

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: Former New York Ranger players Andy Bathgate and Harry Howell are honored by the team prior to the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers on February 22, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On September 13 in Rangers history: HOF day for Bathgate and Plante

Mark Messier #11 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

On September 12 in Rangers history: The Captain calls it quits

Kaapo Kakko #45 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On September 9 in Rangers history: Kaapo Kakko’s insane goal

Rod Gilbert #7 of the New York Rangers skates on the ice during an NHL game against the California Golden Seals . (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 8 in Rangers history: Hall of Fame day for 6 Blueshirts

Brad Park #2 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 7 in Rangers history: The HOF welcomes 3 Blueshirts (sort of)

New York Rangers center Jean Ratelle on the ice for Team Canada during a game at the 1972 Summit Series(Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 6 in Rangers history: Ratelle back into the Summit Series

Mark Messier #11 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

On September 5 in Rangers history: One last contract for the Captain

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 4: New York Rangers goalie Mike Richter pauses during a press conference announcing his retirement September 4, 2003 in New York City. Richter is the all time winning goalie in Ranger history. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

On September 4 in Rangers history: Richter retires

Adam Graves #9 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

On September 3 in Rangers history: Adam Graves signs an offer sheet