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November 28 - December 4, 2016

Week In Review The Week Ahead This Week in Rangers History • With their 5-2 win against the • The Rangers will play three games Penguins on Nov. 21, the Rangers this week, two of which are against • Nov. 28, 2014 - Martin St. Louis improved their record in the the at MSG. tallied his 1,000th career NHL second game of a back-to-back set as the Rangers defeated the to 4-0-0 in 2016-17. , 3-0.

• The Blueshirts tallied five or more • Nov. 29, 1991 - began goals in 10 of their first 20 games a franchise record 15-game assist in 2016-17, becoming the first team streak by tallying two points (one to tally five or more goals in 10 of , one assist) in a 5-4 win its first 20 games in one against the . since Ottawa and Philadelphia during the 2005-06 season. • New York begins the week by hosting • Nov. 29, 1998 - In the Rangers’ Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 29. first game against the Nashville • Ryan McDonagh tallied two assists Predators, tallied and posted a plus-five rating on • The Rangers have won each of three points (one goal, two assists) Nov. 21, becoming the first Rangers their last 11 home games against in a 5-1 win at MSG. defenseman to post a plus-five Carolina, dating back to Jan. rating in one game since Darius 5, 2011. The Blueshirts’ 11-game • Nov. 30, 1977 - Kasparaitis on Dec. 26, 2003. home winning streak against the registered a hat trick and moved Hurricanes is tied for the longest into second place on the NHL’s home winning streak against one all-time goals list as the Rangers opponent in franchise history. defeated the St. Louis Blues, 4-0.

• has recorded 20 • Dec. 1, 1996 - Wayne Gretzky points (five goals, 15 assists) in 20 tallied his 3,000th point in the career games against Carolina. NHL (playoffs included), becoming the first player to reach the • Antti Raanta became the first • New York travels to Buffalo to face milestone, as the Rangers defeated Rangers goalie to earn a win in each the Sabres on Thursday, Dec. 1. the , 6-2. of his first five decisions in a season since Steve Weeks in 1983-84. • The Rangers have won nine of • Dec. 3, 1947 - The Rangers held a their last 10 games against Buffalo, ceremony to honor Lester Patrick • Henrik Lundqvist made 40 saves dating back to Apr. 19, 2013 (9-1-0 for his contributions to the team, and earned a win on Nov. 25 at record over the span). In addition, the first ceremony of its kind in Philadelphia, marking the 18th time New York has won 13 of its last 16 franchise history. in his career he made at least 40 contests against Buffalo, dating saves in a regular season game. back to Dec. 10, 2011 (13-3-0). • Dec. 4, 1968 - tallied two goals, including his 100th • Kevin Hayes registered his 100th • The Blueshirts conclude the week career NHL goal, as the Rangers career NHL point on Nov. 25 at by hosting the Hurricanes on defeated the Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia. Saturday, Dec. 3. 4-2, in Montreal. Top, Left, Right: Henrik Lundqvist takes a picture with the three children of FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Fahy, Anna, Cormac, and Michael. (Credit: ) The Rangers celebrate following their 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on Nov. 25 in Philadelphia.(Credit: ) Derick Brassard acknowledges the MSG crowd following a video tribute on Nov. 27. (Credit: National Hockey League) In The Community children, Michael, Anna, and Networks, Inc. to host the third Cormac. Following the game, the annual Garden of Dreams Week. On Sunday, Nov. 20, the family had the opportunity to From November 29 – December Rangers and Garden of Dreams meet Rangers Henrik 2, children from across the Foundation invited the family Lundqvist and Rangers forward tri-state area will enjoy once- of FDNY Deputy Chief Michael Mats Zuccarello. in-a-lifetime experiences – Fahy to MSG for the contest including becoming honorary between the Blueshirts and Garden of Dreams Week members of the Rangers and . Fahy, who The Garden of Dreams Knicks and participating in was killed in a house explosion Foundation is coming together game-night activities, and two months ago, was survived with The Madison Square learning choreography from the by his wife, Fiona, and three Garden Company and MSG Rockettes.