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NY Rangers 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: Phil Esposito, birthday boy

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Feb 20, 2022

February 19 in NYR history: A milestone for the great Rod Gilbert

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Feb 19, 2022

On February 18 in NYR history: A 7 point night for Steve Vickers

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Feb 18, 2022

On this date in NYR history: Who is Joe Schaefer?

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Feb 17, 2022

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 5: Head Coach Brad Park of the Detroit Red Wings watches the play develop against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on January 5, 1986 at Maple Leafs Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On February 16 in NYR history: 2 penalty shots in the same fight-filled game

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Feb 16, 2022

Feb 15, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller (79) scores the game winning goal past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during shoots outs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

A New York Rangers shootout history from Malik to Miller

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Feb 16, 2022

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 19: Wayne Gretzky #99 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on December 19, 1998 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On February 15 in NYR history: Gretzky show his greatness

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Feb 15, 2022

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: Getting even with Mario Lemieux

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Feb 14, 2022

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)

On February 13 in NYR history: Good-bye Maroons, good-bye Seals

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Feb 13, 2022

NEW YORK, NY - 1972: Stan Mikita #21 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Walt Tkzczuk #18 of the New York Rangers follow the puck circa 1972 at the Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On February 12 in NYR history: Walt Tkaczuk assists 5 times

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Feb 12, 2022

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

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

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Feb 11, 2022

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 24: Ron Greschner #4 of the New York Rangers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on January 24, 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

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

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Feb 10, 2022

LAKE PLACID, NY - FEBRUARY 22: Buzz Schneider #25 of the United States skates in front of his bench as time winds down during the Olympic hockey game against the Soviet Union on February 22, 1980 in Lake Placid, New York. The United States won 4-3. (Photo by: Steve Powell/Getty Images)

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

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Feb 9, 2022

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

On February 8 in NYR history: The rebuild officially begins

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Feb 8, 2022

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

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Feb 7, 2022

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

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Feb 6, 2022

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

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Feb 5, 2022

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

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Feb 4, 2022

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

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Feb 3, 2022

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?

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Feb 3, 2022

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

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Feb 2, 2022

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

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Feb 1, 2022

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

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Jan 31, 2022

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

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Jan 30, 2022

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

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Jan 29, 2022

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

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Jan 27, 2022

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

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Jan 26, 2022

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?

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Jan 26, 2022

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