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Before facing each other on the ice, the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers will pay tribute to a legend.
Mark Messier, one of the great players in the history of both franchises, will have his number 11 retired by the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
The center won the Hart Trophy with both the Oilers and Rangers and played for five championship teams in Edmonton. But he cemented his legend in New York by leading the 1993-94 Rangers to their first Stanley Cup in 54 years.
For that, Messier's sweater will reside in the rafters next to the banner that commemorates the long-awaited championship.
