ANAHEIM, Calif. — Marc Staal found out on social media that Tuesday’s shootout win in San Jose was his 773rd game played for the Rangers, moving him past Adam Graves into 10th place on the franchise list by a non-goalie.
“I’ve got a family foundation Instagram,’’ Staal said. “My brother and his wife put it up, and that’s how I found out about it.’’
To Staal, all that particular note meant was that he’s been around a long time. The 6-4, 213-pound defenseman, the Rangers’ first-round pick in 2005 is now 31, and in his 12th NHL season, all with the Rangers.