NEW YORK - CIRCA 1979: Goalie John Davidson #30 of the New York Rangers defends his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL Hockey game circa 1979 at Madison Square Garden in the Manhattan borough of New York City. Davidson's playing career went from 1973-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
What happened on May 15 in the history of the New York Rangers
On this date in 1979, the Rangers took to the ice at the Montreal Forum sporting a 1-0 lead in their Final series with the Canadiens. The Cinderella Rangers had won the first game on the road 4-1 and were looking to take a commanding 2-0 lead or at least go back to Madison Square Garden with the series tied.