This day in NY sports history

THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY

Sunday, March 25, 1962

Hull ties scoring mark against Rangers

Bobby Hull got his 50th goal, tying the NHL single-season record as the Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Rangers, 4-1, in the last game of the regular season at Madison Square Garden. The Hall of Famer scored off a pass from Reggie Fleming at 4:58 in the first period, equaling the record held by Maurice Richard and Bernie Geoffrion. Hull, who had five 50-goal seasons in the NHL, would break the record in March 1966, scoring his 51st of that season against the Rangers. In 1961-62, the left winger also led the league with 84 points. Some luster was removed from the milestone, though, as the Rangers rallied for three third-period goals.

Rangers 4, Blackhawks 1

Chicago1 0 0 - 1

Rangers1 0 3 - 4

First Period: 1, Chicago, Hull (Fleming), 4:58. 2, Rangers, Bathgate (Ingarfield, Prentice), 10:19.

Third Period: 3, Rangers, Ingarfield (Harvey, Prentice), 2:05. 4, Rangers, Hebenton (Harvey, Prentice), 6:23. 5, Rangers, Hampson (Hebenton), 13:44.

Goalies: Blackhawks, Hall (18 saves). Rangers, Worsley (30 saves).