The 1971-72 New York Rangers season will be remembered for many things. First of all, the Blueshirts claimed the
First of all, the Blueshirts claimed the second-best record in the NHL. Second, they won 48 and tied 13 in a 78 game regular season. Yes, ties were still on the books back then. Third, they placed the GAG line in the Top 5 in League scoring. And to top it off, they made it to the Stanley Cup Finals.
All in all, it was an amazing season, but one in which fans of my age group (I am 55) believe one misplaced puck cost Captain Vic Hadfield from hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup.