11 May 1997: Goaltender Mike Richter of the New York Rangers tries to stop the shot of Randy McKay of the New Jersey Devils during a playoff game at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Rangers won the game 2-1. Mandatory C
What happened on May 4 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 1997, Mike Richter became the New York Rangers’ all-time playoff shutout leader with a 2-0 win over the New Jersey Devils. It was his eighth career playoff shutout, one more than the seven achieved by Dave Kerr.