History

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 23: Wilf Paiement #99 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Warren Miller #27 of the Hartford Whalers during NHL game action on December 23, 1980 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On May 28 in NYR history : Their first college players drafted

On May 27 in NYR history: Matteau makes history

On May 26 in NYR history: Worst trade in team history

On May 25 in NYR history: Messier’s legendary guarantee

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

On May 24 in NYR history: Enough is enough, Trader Phil fired

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: David Quinn, head coach of the New York Rangers handles bench duties during the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Madison Square Garden on October 16, 2018 in New York City. The Rangers defeated the Avalanche 3-2 in the shootout. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 23 in NYR history: David Quinn hired out of college ranks

TAMPA, FL - MAY 22: Tyler Johnson #9 of the Tampa Bay Lightning faces off against Dominic Moore #28 of the New York Rangers to start 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 Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

On May 22 in NYR history: Eastern Conference Finals even up

MONTREAL, QU - MAY 21: Serge Savard #18 of the Montreal Canadiens holds over his head the Stanley Cup after the Canadiens defeated the New York Rangers in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals 4 games to 1 on May 21, 1979 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Savard's playing career went from 1966-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On May 21 in NYR history: A magical run comes to an end

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: Passing of the torch

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: Kreider sets an NHL record

16 May 1997: Center Wayne Gretzky of the New York Rangers skates down the ice during a playoff game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Corestates Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers won the game 3-1.

On May 18 in NYR history: One last Gretzky playoff hat trick

MONTREAL, QC - MAY 17: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers goes in on Carey Price #31 of the Montreal Canadiens 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 vs Carey Price

NY Rangers (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

On May 16 in NYR history: The Rangers are born

Jun 1994: The New York Rangers celebrate Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

Game 7s and the New York Rangers

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1979: Ron Duguay #10 of the New York Rangers faces off against Jacques Lemaire #25 of the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Duguay's playing career went from 1977-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On May 15 in NYR history: Not a good day for the playoffs

UNIONDALE, NY - DECEMBER 11: Members of 'Nordiques Nation' cheer during the NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Atlanta Thrashers on December 11, 2010 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Over 1,100 fans from Quebec attended the game to prove their support for an NHL team. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

On May 14 in NYR history: The last game in Quebec City

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)

A new chapter for the Rangers-Penguins playoff history book tonight?

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: David Quinn of the New York Rangers handles bench duties against the Philadelphia Flyers at Madison Square Garden on September 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 12 in NYR history: David Quinn fired

NEW YORK, NY - 1972: Derek Sanderson #16 of the Boston Bruins looks to score as goalie Ed Giacomin #1 of the New York Rangers tries to make the save 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: Another Stanley Cup Final loss

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 10: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers makes a save in the second period against Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 10, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

On May 10 in NYR history: Lundqvist says no more goals

NEW YORK, NY - 1972: Garnet "Ace" Bailey #14 of the Boston Bruins battles with Jean Ratelle #19 of the New York Rangers during an NHL game circa 1972 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On May 9 in NYR history: 1st elimination game win in 44 years

The New York Rangers celebrate their playoff victory over the New York Islanders on the ice at Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, 1979. Visible players include Steve Vickers (#8, left), John Davidson, Ed Johnstone, and Doug Soetaert (extreme right). (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

May 8 in NYR history: One of the greatest wins in Blueshirt history

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 07: Anton Stralman #32 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate Derek Stepan #21 and Ruslan Fedotenko #26 after scoring a goal in the first period against Braden Holtby #70 of the Washington Capitals in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 7 in NYR history: Doing the impossible in the playoffs

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Marc-Andre Fleury #29 of the Pittsburgh Penguins makes the first period save on Carl Hagelin #62 of the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 24, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On May 6 in NYR history: The Rangers’ last playoff penalty shot

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 15: Adam Graves #9 of the New York Rangers skates in warmup prior to a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 15, 1992 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On May 5 in NYR history: Adam Graves becomes public enemy #1

16 Dec 1997: Goaltender Mike Richter of the New York Rangers in action during a game against the New Jersey Devils at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Rangers 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Al Bello /Allsport

On May 4 in NYR history: Richter’s record setting shutout

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 03: Tom Wilson #43 of the Washington Capitals takes a roughing penalty during the second period against Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on May 03, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

May 3 in NYR history: What a difference a year makes

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 02: Mike Knuble #22 of the Washington Capitals battles with Henrik Lundqvist #30, Brian Boyle #22, and Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers in front of the net during the third period in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Verizon Center on May 2, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

On May 2 in NYR history: Gaborik wins longest game in 73 years