NY Rangers history

Geoff Courtnall #14 of the Vancouver Canucks defends against Alex Kovalev #27 and Sergei Zubov #21 of the New York Rangers during Game 5 of the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals . (Photo by B Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 9 in Rangers history: They never make it easy, do they?

On June 8 in NYR history: A rare trade with the Islanders

On June 7 in NYR history: A Calder Trophy for Brian Leetch

On June 6 in NYR history: A bizarre coaching hire

June 5 in NYR history: Birthdate of the other rookie goalie to debut in 2005-06

SUNRISE, FL - DECEMBER 31: Martin St. Louis #26 of the New York Rangers skates with the puck during a NHL game against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on December 31, 2014 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/ Getty Images)

On June 3 in NYR history: Getting ready for the Final

The New York Rangers celebrate their victory over the rival NY Islanders in Game 6 of the Campbell Conference playoffs at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, May 8, 1979. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On June 2 in NYR history: The arrival of Freddie the Fog

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: President and General Manager of the New York Rangers Glen Sather, addresses the media prior to the game against the Nashville Predators at Madison Square Garden on March 2, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On June 1 in NYR history: The Sather era begins

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 May 31 in NYR history: Doug Harvey becomes player-coach

TAMPA, FL - MAY 20: Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate J.T. Miller #10 after scoring a goal in the third period against Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 20, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

On May 30 in NYR history: The physical toll of the playoffs revealed

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 29: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers hugs Brandon Prust #8 of the Montreal Canadiens after defeating the Montreal Canadiens in Game Six to win the Eastern Conference Final in the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 29, 2014 in New York City. The New York Rangers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1 to 0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

On May 29 in NYR history: On to the Final!

The Prince Wales Trophy .(Photo By Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

On May 28 in NYR history : A Prince of Wales Trophy tale

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 08: Mark Messier and the New York Rangers Stanley Cup winning team of 1994 attend a ceremony prior to the Rangers game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on February 08, 2019 in New York City. The Rangers were celebrating the 25th anniversary of their Stanley Cup win in 1994. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 27 in NYR history: Matteau! Matteau! Matteau!

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 12: Rick Middleton #16 of the Boston Bruins skates against Jim Benning #3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on January, 1983 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On May 26 in NYR history: The worst trade ever

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 4: Mark Messier #11 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on December 4, 1993 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On May 25 in NYR history: Messier delivers on a guarantee

Former New York Rangers GM Phill Esposito s (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images)

On May 24 in NYR history: Trader Phil goes bye-bye

David Quinn of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 23 in NYR history: David Quinn becomes the coach

TAMPA, FL - MAY 22: Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers scores a goal during the first period against Ben Bishop #30 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 22, 2015 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 22 in NYR history: A big win in the Eastern Conference Finals

23 May 1997: Center Eric Lindros of the Philadelphia Flyers (center) attempts to score on New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter during a playoff game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Flyers won the game, 3-2.

On May 20 in NYR history: Dominated by Eric Lindros

NEWARK, NJ - MAY 19: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates his third period goal in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Final against the New Jersey Devils during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 19, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

May 19 in Rangers history: A goal scoring record for Kreider

25 May 1997: Center Wayne Gretzky of the New York Rangers moves down the ice during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the CoreStates Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers won the game, 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Robert Laberge /Allsport

On May 18 in NYR history: Some final Gretzky playoff magic

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 17: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers slides into Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in Game One of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre on May 17, 2014 in Montreal, Canada. The Rangers defeated the Canadiens 7-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 17 in NYR history: Chris Kreider, Montreal’s public enemy #1

NY Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

On May 16 in NYR history: A team is born

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1979: Goalie John Davidson #30 of the New York Rangers defends his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Davidson's playing career went from 1973-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On May 15 in NYR history: 2 tough playoff losses

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Mike Richter #35 of the the New York Rangers prepares for a shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on October 14, 1995 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On May 14 in NYR history: Saying goodbye to Quebec

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 11: Martin St. Louis #26 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period during Game Six of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

On May 13 in NYR history: A glorious day for playoff heroics

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 12: Goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers celebrates after they won 2-1 against the Washington Capitals in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

On May 12 in NYR history: A rare series win over Washington

NEW YORK, NY - 1972: Derek Sanderson #16 of the Boston Bruins and Jean Ratelle #19 of the New York Rangers wait for the puck to be dropped during their game circa 1972 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On May 11 in NYR history: A loss in the Final