NY Rangers history

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

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

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

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

MONTREAL, QC - SEPTEMBER 2: (From L-R) Mickey Redmond #24, Pete Mahovlich #20, Paul Henderson #19 and Jean Ratelle #18 of Canada stand on the ice before Game 1 of the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union on September 2, 1972 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On September 2 in Rangers history: A shocking loss in Summit Series game 1

Michal Rozsival #33 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

On August 29 in Rangers history: Another Czech-mate joins the team

BOSTON - 1960's: Defenseman Tim Horton of the Toronto Maple Leafs moves in to check Hubert 'Pit' Martin of the Boston Bruins during a game a the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, 1960s. Johnny Bucyk of the Bruins watches the play in the background. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

On August 25 in Rangers history: Horton into the HOF

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: A puck sits on the ice prior to the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Game at the Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2014 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On August 24 in Rangers history: Geoffrion and Seibert into the Hall of Fame

Canadian professional hockey players and Montreal Canadiens teammates Doug Harvey (#2) (1924 - 1989) and Dickie Moore (#12) attempt to block an opposing player from the Toronto Maple Leafs as a Canadiens player skates away with the puck during a game, late 1950s or early 1960s. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

On August 23 in Rangers history: Doug Harvey boycotts the Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: Former New York Rangers player Rod Gilbert walks onto the ice during a ceremony retiring Adam Graves' jersey prior to a game between the New York Rangers and the Atlanta Thrashers on February 03, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Rod Gilbert left his mark in the record book

BOSTON, MA - MAY 7: Derek Sanderson #16 of the Boston Bruins looks surprised as goalie Glenn Hall #1 of the St. Louis Blues makes the kick save as he holds onto the net as his teammate Jean-Guy Talbot #17 looks on during Game 3 of the 1970 Stanley Cup Finals on May 7, 1970 at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bruins defeated the Blues 4-1. (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)

On August 22 in Rangers history: Say hello to the track suit