HOCKEY

1. Fifty-four years later, the Rangers finally win the Stanley Cup, June 14, 1994, Madison Square Garden

2. Stephane Matteau scores in double overtime in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, May 27, 1994, Madison Square Garden

3. The Rangers beat the Islanders to reach the Stanley Cup finals, May 8, 1979, Madison Square Garden

ON THE ROAD

1. Mark Messier backs up his guarantee, May 25, 1994, Byrne Meadowlands Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey

2. The Rangers win the Stanley Cup after a six-year void, April 13, 1940, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto

3. The Silver Fox saves the day, April 7, 1928, Montreal Forum, Montreal

4. The Rangers win their forgotten Cup, April 13, 1933, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto

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New York City sports history, like the city itself, is noisy, self-important and endlessly fascinating. This book ranks the Top 100 greatest days in New York City sports, with essays on each event, but it also chronicles the Top 25 greatest days New York’s teams ever had, the 10 greatest performances by opponents against New York teams and the worst days in New York sports

 

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