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Rangers Rewind – Messier Provides Hollywood Ending in Los Angeles | New York Rangers
- Messier scores the overtime winner with 1.5 seconds left to seal a 5-4 victory for the Rangers in Los Angeles.
- Amonte had a late chance on a penalty shot after Granato’s controversial stumble created a too-many-men situation.
- The game featured a late Kings rally, tying the score in the third before overtime.
- The overtime period in 1993-94 used 5-on-5 play and did not award a point for a loss in OT.
- Messier chased the puck behind the net and scored on the rebound after the turnover sequence at the faceoff.
- The Rangers built a multi-goal lead early but faced a late comeback by Los Angeles.
- The game took place at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles as part of the Rangers’ 1993-94 season run.
- The matchup featured Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky, two legends of the era.
- Messier had celebrated his 33rd birthday days before the game, adding to the storyline.
- The Rangers’ strong season continued with this dramatic win over a major rival.
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