NY Rangers history

TAMPA, FL - MAY 22: Martin St. Louis

On March 5 in NYR history: Hello Marty and Mika’s big night

On March 4 in NYR history: A record for Mr. Shotblocker

March 3 in Rangers history, the infamous day they traded Brian Leetch

March 2 in NYR history: A memorable date for Henrik Lundqvist

Jean Ratelle of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

March 1: A devastating day in Rangers history

The derelict Olympia Stadium on Grand River Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, USA, 1986. The former home of several Detroit sports teams, the Romanesque Revival style building was opened in 1927 and demolished in 1987. (Photo by Barbara Alper/Getty Images)

On February 28, 8 shutouts in a row

Guy Lafleur #10 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On February 27 in NYR history: More glory for “The Flower”

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 14: Darren Turcotte #8 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 February 26 in NYR history: Sweeping the B’s for the 1st time

Jean Ratelle of the New York Rangers(Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On February 25 in NYR history: #19 raised to the rafters

NEW YORK, NY - 1974: Rod Gilbert #7 of the New York Rangers goes for the puck during an NHL game against the Montreal Canadiens circa 1974 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On February 24 in NYR history: 16 shots on goal for Rod Gilbert

LAKE PLACID, NY - FEB 22: Team USA celebrates their 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union in the semi-final Men's Ice Hockey event at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York on February 22, 1980. The game was dubbed "the Miracle on Ice". The USA went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-2 in the gold medal game. (Photo by Steve Powell /Getty Images)

On February 23 in NYR history: Mark Pavelich scores 5 goals

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: (L-R) Former New York Ranger players Andy Bathgate and Harry Howell have their numbers retired 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 February 22 in NYR History: Honoring two legends

Don Maloney #12 of the New York Rangers (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

February 21 in NYR history: A record setting night for Don Maloney

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

Vic Hadfield (left) and Rod Gilbert (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

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

Members of the New York Rangers ice hockey team, including German player Walt Tkaczuk (#18) and Canadians Steve Vickers (#8) and Bill Fairbairn celebrate on the ice, mid 1970s. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

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

Gump Worsley, goalkeeper for the New York Rangers,. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

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)