History

E.RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - JANUARY 4: Mark Messier, of the New York Rangers, turns up ice with Devils Peter Stastny behind him during the game with the New Jersey Devils in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States on January 4, 1992 (Photo by Steve Crandall/Getty Images)

On May 1 in NYR history: Winning their first 7-game series

On April 30 in NYR history: Adam Fox comes home

A look at the 2017 playoffs: The last time the Rangers were in it

On April 29 in NYR history: Stemkowski’s triple overtime goal

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 28: Chris Kreider #20 celebrates his third period goal with teammate Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Washington Capitals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 28 in NYR history: Kreider sets a playoffs record

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 25: Rick Lanz #4 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Walt Poddubny #8 of the New York Rangers during NHL game action on February 25,1987 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)"n

On April 27 in NYR history: Calling it quits after 16 games as coach

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 26: Dan Girardi #5 and Michael Del Zotto #4 of the New York Rangers control the puck against Jim O'Brien #42 of the Ottawa Senators in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 26 in NYR history: A rare win in a 7-game series

PITTSBURGH - APRIL 27: Jordan Staal #11 of the Pittsburgh Penguins checks his brother Marc Staal #18 of the New York Rangers off the puck during game two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 27, 2008 at Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

On April 25 in NYR history: When a 3-goal playoff lead was not enough

28 JAN 1994: NEW YORK RANGERS RIGHT WING ALEXEI KOVALEV IN ACTION DURING A GAME AGAINST MIGHTY DUCKS AT THE POND IN ANAHEIM. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Cratty/ALLSPORT

On April 24 in NYR history: Get out the brooms! Rangers sweep Islanders

DETROIT, MI - APRIL 16: Ted Lindsay #7 of the Detroit Red Wings kisses the cup as manager Jack Adams and the rest of the Wings celebrate winning the Stanley Cup after beating the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 16, 1954 at Olympia Stadium in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Canadiens 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

On April 23 in NYR history: A heartbreaking Game 7 loss

Mar 2, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with center Mika Zibanejad (93) during the third period at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers defeated the Blues 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

If Chris Kreider breaks Jagr’s record, does it mean more?

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 22: Brendan Smith

On April 22 in NYR history: The last time the Rangers won a playoff series

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1982: Goalie Eddie Mio #41 of the New York Rangers defends his goal during an NHL Hockey game circa 1982 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Mio's playing career went from 1977-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On April 21 in NYR history: A comeback win versus the Islanders

NY Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

On April 20 in NYR history: Two straight OT goals for “Bones” Raleigh

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 28: Randy Moller #24 of the New York Rangers pucks a hit on Tim Bergland #11 of the Washington Capitals during a hockey game on December 28, 1990 at Capitol Centre in Landover, Maryland. The Rangers won 5-3. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

On April 19 in NYR history: Most one-sided playoff loss ever

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

On April 18 in NYR history: Wayne Gretzky’s final game

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1978: Anders Hedberg #15 of the New York Rangers looks on during an NHL Hockey game circa 1978 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Hedberg's playing career went from 1967-85. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

On April 17 in NYR history: The one playoff penalty shot goal

NY Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

On April 16 in NYR history: Hitting a 50 win milestone

circa 1930: Under the spotlight in a circus ring two elephants balance on their hind legs. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

On April 15 in NYR History: Kicked out by the circus & lose the Cup

A New York Rangers puck (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 14 in NYR history: A wild ride to their first Stanley Cup

LAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 07: Craig Campbell, left, and Phil Pritchard, The Keepers of the Stanley Cup, bring the Stanley Cup onto the ice after Game Five of the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On April 13 in NYR history: Greatest day for the Rangers’ franchise

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

On April 12 in NYR history: Adam Graves gets goal #52

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

April 11 in NYR history: A bitter playoff loss in OT

New York Rangers Mark Messier (11)Rangers Win Stanley Cup

On April 10 in NYR history: Messier ties a record that Panarin will break

NEW YORK - JULY 22: The National Hockey League draft lottery balls are seen during the ball selection process at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers on July 22, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for NHLI)

On April 9 in NYR history: Finally, a lottery win!

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: Mikko makes his mark

NY Rangers (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

On April 7 in NYR SC Final history: Coach plays goal and wins!

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

On April 6 in NYR history: Duguay scores 9 seconds from puck drop