He is the franchise's No. 2 career scorer with 981 points, behind Rod Gilbert.

The first assist was the 616th of Leetch's career and broke Rod Gilbert's franchise record.

Rod Gilbert, No. 7, was the first.

He was later moved to the Rangers first line with Rod Gilbert and Jean Ratelle.

And the following year, Rod Gilbert went into retirement.

Rod Gilbert also had two goals in the game.

Game four had Rod Gilbert score two goals in a 4-2 Ranger win.

Gartner has 44 goals, one more than Rod Gilbert had as a Ranger right wing in 1971-72.

Leetch also got an assist, tying Rod Gilbert for the franchise mark with the 615th assist of his career.

Number 7 is why I loved Rod Gilbert of the Rangers.