History

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 01: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers prepares to start in the nets against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game One of the Eastern Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 1, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)

December 17 in NYR history: Shocking news from the King

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The top 10 Ranger goals of calendar year 2021

December 16 in NYR history: First time for a sibling rivalry

On December 15 in NYR history: Hockey comes to New York

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 15: Sticks and gloves litter the ice following a fight between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 15, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers defeated the Penguins 8-4. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

December 14 in NYR history: Welcome to the brawlgame

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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

December 13 in NYR history: Revenge against the Canadiens

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

On December 12 in NYR history: Historic achievement for Brad Park

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

On December 11 in NYR history: A first that really wasn’t

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Bob Nystrom #23 of the New York Islanders skates against the New York Rangers . (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

December 10 in NYR history: The best rivalry in hockey begins

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Dan Boyle #22 of the New York Rangers a. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

On December 9 in NYR history: 6 years since a successful penalty shot

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: The iconic ceiling is lit up in purple for Hockey Fights Cancer night before the game between the New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on November 21, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

December 8 in NYR history: A very special day for one young man

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A small boat rescues sailors from the USS 'West Virginia' after she had suffered a hit in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Tennessee (BB-43) is inboard of the sunken battleship. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Today in NYR history: Rangers play despite Pearl Harbor attack

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KEVIN LOWE OF THE NEW YORK RANGERS (Robert Laberge/ALLSPORT)

Today in NYR history: Adding an important piece of the Stanley Cup puzzle

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Dan Blackburn (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images/NHLI)

Today in NYR history: A dubious overtime record for the Blueshirts

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Mark Messier of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images)

Today in NYR history: A big night for the Captain

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Future New York Rangers center Phil Esposito #7 . (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Today in NYR history: Espo gets his due in Boston

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 02: The New York Rangers retire the #11 jersey of Vic Hadfield during a ceremony at Madison Square Garden on December 2, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Today in Rangers history: The ultimate honor for Vic Hadfield

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

Today in NYR history: Brothers gone wild

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In an aerial view, the UBS Arena is pictured (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

How have the Rangers done in new arena debuts?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 08: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers scores a first-period goal against Malcolm Subban #30 of the Vegas Golden Knights during their game at T-Mobile Arena on December 8, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Rangers vs the newbies: An expansion history

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WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 3: Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers readies for the shot against the Washington Capitals at MCI Center in Washington D.C. on December 3, 2005. The Capitals won 5-1. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

On October 17 in Rangers history: One down, 63 more to go

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MONTREAL - UNDATED: Maurice "Rocket" Richard #9 of the Montreal Canadiens skates with the puck during a game circa 1956-1960 at the Montreal Forum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

On October 15 in Rangers history: A double dose of the Richard brothers

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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 08: Retired professional hockey player Rod Gilbert visits the floor of the New York Stock Exchange after helping ring the opening bell on October 8, 2015 in New York City. Various members of the National Hockey League helped ring this morning's opening bell. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

On October 14 in Rangers history: Rod Gilbert’s night

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TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 29: Allan Bester #31 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against Blaine Stoughton #21 of the New York Rangers during NHL game action on February 29, 1984 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

October 13 in Rangers history: So many records set

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Canadian hockey player John Davidson, goalkeeper for the New York Rangers, on the ice as he and teammate Don Murdoch (# 14) tangle with Billy Harris of the New York Islanders during a playoff game at Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, 1979. (Photo by Melchior DiGiacomo/Getty Images)

On October 12 in Rangers history: Don Murdoch’s record setting night

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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 October 11 in Rangers history: Records set & milestones reached

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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 30: Doug Jarvis #27 of the Hartford Whalers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during NHL game action on October 30, 1986 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto defeated Hartford 6-2. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)

On October 10 in Rangers history: Witnesses to the end of a streak

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BUFFALO, NY - OCTOBER 09: Derek Stepan #21 of the New York Rangers watches his shot hit the top corner of the net against Craig Rivet #52, Ryan MIller #30 and Andrej Sekera #44 of the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena on October 9, 2010 in Buffalo, New York. New York won 6-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

On October 9 in Rangers history: Hat tricks, scoring records & losing streaks

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