FIVE YEARS AGO: April 1, 1994

In the first home game back from the road trip, Adam Graves is honored in a pregame ceremony for breaking Vic Hadfield's team goal-scoring record. When they actually play the game, another Ranger legend's record falls: the 3-0 win over Dallas is Mike Richter's 38th of the season, besting Eddie Giacomin's team record. It's also his fifth shutout of the season, and his ninth career shutout, leaving him 10th on the all-time Rangers list.

With the win, the Rangers retake first place overall. They will never relinquish it.

Mike (and Mark Messier, Graves, Richter and Brian Leetch all have their legs broken by vicious two-handers, effectively ending the Rangers' run at the Cup. APRIL FOOL!) Fornabaio -- mef17@oocities.com

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