FIVE YEARS AGO: Feb. 21, 1994

I got back from class just in time to hear the end of this President's Day afternooner. Tony Amonte (he hit the net?!?!?!) scores at :08 of overtime to tie an NHL and club record for the fastest overtime goal, and the Rangers beat the Penguins 4-3. It's their 45th shot on goal of the day. Jay Wells (his first) and Mike Hudson (his third) score in the third as the Rangers come back from 3-1 down.

Much is made of the Blueshirts' depth as they play their third game in 66 hours. True, Greg Gilbert-Mike Hudson-Joe Kocur is pitted frequently against then top snipers Kevin Stevens and Rick Tocchet, and do the job nicely. Even when the cast of characters above them change (and even the man between the wingers changes), the fourth line remains reliable throughout the year.

Adam Graves scores his 40th goal in the first period. He has 26 games to go.

Mike Fornabaio -- (and Anthony and Brian -- IT'S CALLED A JOKE :-) )

mef17@oocities.com

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