Don Maloney #12 of the New York Rangers skates against the New York Islander(Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
What happened on April 21 in the history of the New York Rangers
April 21 is not a distinguished day in New York Rangers history, but the Rangers did win a playoff game on this date in 1982 that was worth recalling. It was Game Five of the Patrick Division Finals against the Stanley Cup Champion New York Islanders and the Blueshirts had their backs to the wall, down 3-1 and playing on the road.
Not only that, but the Rangers were missing Mark Pavelich and Mikko Leinonen and they lost top scorer Mike Rogers to a wrenched knee on his first shift.