History

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

On February 11 in NYR history: Last game at the old Garden

February 10 in NYR history: If you blinked you missed 3 goals

February 9 in NYR history: Setting up the greatest upset in hockey history

On February 8 in NYR history: The rebuild officially begins

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 01: Former Detroit Red Wing Red Kelly talks to his wife Andra during a ceremony to retire his Kelly's #4 prior to a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena on February 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

On February 7 in NYR history: A trade goes south

Mike Gartner #22, Right Wing for the New York Rangers looks on from the bench during the NHL Eastern Conference Northeast Division game against the Buffalo Sabres on 29th January 1993 at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York, United States. The Sabres won the game 6 - 4. (Photo by Harry Scull Jr./Allsport/Getty Images)

February 6 in NYR history: An All-Star MVP award for Mike Gartner

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Sean Avery #16 of the New York Rangers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum on November 15, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)

On February 5 in NYR history: Hello Sean Avery

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4: Former goalie of the New York Rangers Mike Richter is presented by former Ranger Adam Graves during his #35 jersey retirement ceremony prior to the Rangers' game against the Minnesota Wild on February 4, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

February 4 in NYR history: #35 joins Ranger legends

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 03: Former New York Rangers player Adam Graves #9 speaks during a ceremony retiring his jersey prior to a game between the New York Rangers and the Atlanta Thrashers on February 03, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

On February 3 in NYR history: Adam Graves joins the immortals

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 28: Current retired numbers are illuminated during Henrik Lundqvist's jersey retirement ceremony prior to a game between the New York Rangers and Minnesota Wild at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2022 in New York City. Henrik Lundqvist played all 15 seasons of his NHL career with the Rangers before retiring in 2020. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

A New York Rangers Ring of Honor along with retired numbers?

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

On February 2 in NYR history: A 4 assist night for Brad Park

Feb 1, 2020; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save in front of defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) in the third period against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

On February 1 in NYR history: Last win for the King and a shutout

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 29: Mike Richter #35 of the New York Rangers has a drink during warm up prior to their game against the Los Angeles Kings on December 29, 2001 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Rangers defeated the Kings 5-4. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images/NHLI)

On January 31 in NYR history: Richter’s 59 saves

Alexandar Georgiev #40 (l) celebrates with Tony DeAngelo #77 t.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On January 30 in NYR history: Georgiev vs DeAngelo

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 29: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Evgeni Nabokov #20 of the New York Islanders reacts after Benoit Pouliot #67 of the New York Rangers scored a goal in the second period during the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium on January 29, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

On January 29 in NYR history: Stadium Series game 2

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 14: A banner showing legendary hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe that mourners and NHL fans can sign prior to his visitation at Joe Louis Arena June 14, 2016 in Detroit Michigan. Howe was known as "Mr. Hockey", played for the Detroit Red Wings for 25 years, and scored 801 goals in his career. His funeral service will be held June 15 at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

January 27 in NYR history: A barrage of shots against the Rangers

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 26: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers defends against the New Jersey Devils during the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Yankee Stadium on January 26, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

January 26 in NYR history: A rink called Yankee Stadium

Jan 22, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates after scoring his NHL leading 28th goal during the second period against the Arizona Coyotes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-USA TODAY Sports

How rare was Kreider’s feat of scoring 3 different ways?

New York Rangers at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

On January 25 in NYR history: 11 goals at home for the first time

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

NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Jaromir Jagr #68 of the New York Rangers plays the puck against the Dallas Stars during their NHL game on November 1, 2007 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. (Photo by: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

On January 23 in NYR history: Jagr finally becomes a Ranger

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 14: Mike Richter #35 of the the New York Rangers prepares for a shot against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on October 14, 1995 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

January 22 in NYR history: Mike Richter’s shining All-Star moment

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1981: Head coach Herb Brooks of the New York Rangers looks on from the bench during an NHL Hockey game circa 1981 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Brooks coached the Rangers from 1981-85. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

January 21 in NYR history: No miracle on ice in New York as Herb Brooks fired

Bernie Nicholls #9 of the New York Rangers

January 20 in NYR history: Broadway Bernie arrives & happy B-day Reavo

NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Dan Girardi #5 of the New York Rangers celebrates his goal with teammate Marian Gaborik #10 as Vincent Lecavalier #4 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks on on January 19, 2010 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

January 19 in NYR history: Spreading out the scoring

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 January 18 in NYR history: A stuck train and Messier’s birthday

Jaromir Jagr #68 of the New York Rangers congratulates goalie Jussi Markkanen #40 (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

On January 17 in NYR history: The last tie…ever

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 16: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers makes a first period save as Jori Lehtera #15 and Taylor Leier #20 of the Philadelphia Flyers converge on the net at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On January 16 in NYR history: 20 wins for Lundqvist for 13 straight seasons