This Day in NHL History 1983 Feb 23

February 23

NY Rangers' Mark Pavelich became the first U.S. born player to score 5 goals in a game, in an 11-3 victory over the Hartford Whalers. The 5 goals tied a Rangers record set by Don Murdoch in 1976-77. It was Pavelich's second career hat trick.

80/81 OPC # 204

Obtained blue ink sig TTM.