History

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

On February 20 in NYR history: Happy birthday Espo

February 19 in Rangers history: 1,000 points for Rod Gilbert

On February 18 in NYR history: The biggest night for a Ranger…ever

On this date in Rangers history, the story of Joe the goalie

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 29: Pierre Larouche #10 and Anders Hedberg #15 of the New York Rangers skate against Bill Stewart #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on February 29, 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On February 16 in NYR history: 2 penalty shots missed!

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

On February 15 in NYR history: A great night for The Great One

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1984: Mario Lemieux #66 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates against the New York Rangers during an NHL Hockey game circa 1984 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Lemieux playing career went from 1984-97 and 2000-2006. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On February 14 in NYR History: Stopping Super Mario

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)

February 13 in NYR history: Happy birthday Kaapo & goodbye to Oakland & the Maroons

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

On February 12 in NYR history: 5 assists for Tkaczuk

Exterior view the New York Rangers home, Madison Square Garden, New York City, 1940s. (Photo by Getty Images)

On February 11 in NYR history: Good-bye to the old Garden

Ron Greschner #4 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

February 10 in NYR History: 15 seconds, 3 goals

LAKE PLACID, NY - FEBRUARY 22: The United States Hockey team competes against the Soviet Union hockey team during a metal round game of the Winter Olympics February 22, 1980 at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York. The game was named "The Miracle On Ice" as the United States defeated the Soviet Union 4-3. . (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

February 9 in NYR history: No miracle on ice at MSG

Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On February 8 in NYR history: The day of “The Letter”

Red Kelly (middle left) and Andy Bathgate drop the puck between Wayne Gretzky #99 of the New York Rangers and Mats Sundin #13 of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On February 7 in NYR history: A Hall of Famer spurns the Blueshirts

What happened on February 6 in the history of the New York RangersThe 1992-93 season was a disappointment for the New York Rangers. Not only did they miss the playoffs, but the team was in turmoil behind the scenes. Mark Messier was upset with coach Roger Neilson and to make matters worse, Brian Leetch missed 34 games with a nerve injury.Mike Gartner #22 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

February 6 in NYR history: Mike Gartner All-Star MVP (as a replacement)

Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On February 5 in NYR history: The most controversial Ranger of all arrives

New York Rangers Mike Richter is greeted by former Rangers Rod Gilbert #7 and Ed Giacomin during Richter's #35 jersey retirement ceremony. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

February 4 in NYR history: Richter’s big night, Mika’s streak & Dunc’s fight

Former New York Rangers player Adam Graves #9 speaks during a ceremony retiring his jersey . (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

On February 3 in NYR history: A night to honor Adam Graves

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

On February 2 in NYR history: A record setting night for rookie Brad Park

The retired number of former player Terry Sawchuk #1(Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

On February 1 in NYR history: Sawchuk’s last win

Mika Zibanejad #93 of the New York Rangers scores his hat-trick goal at 15:24 of the third period (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On January 31 in NYR history: Game winning magic from Mika

Head Coach Bryan Trottier of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images/NHLI)

On January 30 in NYR history: Worst coach ever…fired

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) A general view of the game between the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders during the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium on January 29, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

On January 29 the Rangers beat the Islanders and the deep freeze

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

On January 28 in NYR history: Marcel Dionne sets a record

Gordie Howe #9 of the Detroit Red Wings (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

January 27 in NYR history: 19 shots on goal….for one player

Travis Zajac #19 of the New Jersey Devils receives a penalty for holding Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

January 26 in NYR history: Stadium Series win & happy birthday Wayne!

The former home of the New York Rangers (Photo by Getty Images)

On January 25 in NYR history: A record-setting offensive outburst

Former New York Ranger Brian Leetch watches his retired banner being raised to the rafters . (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

January 24 in NYR history: #2 raised to the rafters