History

Wayne Gretzky of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

On April 18 in NYR history: The Great One’s final game

On April 17 in NYR history: The only successful penalty shot

On April 16 in NYR history: A season of milestones for Gartner

On April 15 in NYR history: Losing the Final to Detroit and the Circus

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 21: The Stanley Cup sits amongst the NHL trophies in the Great Hall of the Hockey Hall of Fame June 21, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

On April 14 in NYR history: The 1st Stanley Cup was a wild one

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 12: The original Stanley Cup along with a portrait of Lord Stanley of Preston resides in a vault beside the Great Hall prior to the HHoF induction press conference and photo opportunity at the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 12, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

April 13: The date the New York Rangers won two Stanley Cups

2 Mar 1998: Adam Graves #9 of the New York Rangers in action during a game against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Sabres defeated the Rangers 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Ezra C. Shaw /Allsport

On April 12 in NYR history: Adam Graves’ record setting game

J.P. Parise of the New York Islanders is mobbed by his teammates after his overtime goal helped them beat their rivals the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, April 11, 1975. (Photo by Melchior

Some awful memories from April 11 in Rangers history

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

On April 10 in NYR history: Messier ties a record that Panarin may break (someday)

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 09: The original Stanley Cup with a photo of Lord Stanley of Preston in the background in the vault at the Great Hall at the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 9 in NYR history: A Stanley Cup Final loss

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 24: Dan Daoust #24 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Barry Beck #5, Glen Hanlon #1 and Mikko Leinonen #28 of the New York Rangers during NHL game action on January 24, 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On April 8 in NYR history: An amazing assists record

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: 2009 Lester Patrick Trophy winners ( L-R) Mike Richter Jim Devellano and Mark Messier pose for a photo during the Lester Patrick Trophy Celebration at Gotham Hall on October 21, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

On April 7 in NYR history: When the coach had to play goal

Ron Duguay #10 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On April 6 in NYR history: Ron Duguay ties a record

Walt Tkaczuk (#18) of the New York Rangers (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On April 5 in NYR history: The craziest game ever

NEW YORK, NY - 1971: Ken Hodge #8 of the Boston Bruins tries to screen goalie Gilles Villemure #30 of the New York Rangers during their game circa 1971 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On April 4 in NYR history: A Vezina Trophy for Eddie & Gilles

NEWARK, NJ - MAY 21: Marian Gaborik #10 of the New York Rangers looks on in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Prudential Center on May 21, 2012 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 3 in NYR history: A trade with consequences

Canadian ice hockey player Vic Hadfield of the New York Rangers on the ice during a game, 1960s or early 1970s. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On April 2 in NYR history: Hadfield gets his 50 goals

Phil Esposito of the New York Rangers watches the play during NHL game (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

April 1 in NYR history: More coaching insanity

Rangers players celebrate a goal against Vancouver during game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals at Madison Square Garden June 14, 1994. The Rangers won the game 3-2 and the Stanley Cup.Rangers Win Stanley Cup

On March 31 in NYR history: Last goals for two legends

PHILADELPHIA, PA - CIRCA 1977: Jean Ratelle #10 of the Boston Bruins skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during an NHL Hockey game circa 1977 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ratelle's playing career went from 1960-81. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On March 30 in NYR history: 100 points for Ratelle…for Boston

Brian Leetch #2 of the New York Rangers controls the puck. Credit: Kent Smith /Allsport

On March 29 in NYR history: An NHL rookie record for Brian Leetch

Former Rangers' GM Neil Smith. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On March 28 in NYR history: Thanks for nothing

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 14: John Ogrodnick #25 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action March 14, 1990 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. New York defeated Toronto 8-2. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On March 27 in NYR history: A long overdue 1st place finish

Brian Leetch #2 of the New York Rangers skates against the New Jersey Devils in1992 (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On March 26 in NYR history: First title in 50 years

NEW YORK, NY - 1972: Stan Mikita #21 and Bobby Hull #9 of the Chicago Blackhawks skate on the ice during an NHL game against the New York Rangers circa 1972 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On March 25 in NYR history: 50 goals for Hull, scoring title for Bathgate

Adam Graves #9 of the New York Rangers . Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

On March 23 in NYR history: Graves sets the record

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 19: Chris Drury #23 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on January 19, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On March 22 in NYR history: Chris Drury sets a faceoff record

Rangers players pose for a team photo after defeating Vancouver 3-2 in game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals at Madison Square Garden June 14, 1994.Rangers Win Stanley Cup

On March 21 in NYR history: Trading for a Stanley Cup