23 May 1997: Center Eric Lindros of the Philadelphia Flyers (center) attempts to score on New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter during a playoff game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The Flyers won the game, 3-2.
What happened on May 20 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 1997, the New York Rangers lost Game Three of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-3, in a game that was closer than the score indicated. With the win, the Flyers took a 2-1 lead in a series they were going to win in five games.