On this day in 1993, the Penguins won their NHL record 17th consecutive game in a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers. That record still stands today, with the only team coming close, at 16 games, being the 2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets.
Going into the game on this night, the team already had the record for most wins set, clinched a playoff spot, won the division, and locked up the President's Trophy. With little to play for, the Penguins took it to the Rangers with goals from Dave Tippett, Mike Ramsey, a shorty from Rich Tocchet, and the capper from Kevin Stevens. Jaromir Jagr also had two points of his own.
The streak ended, not with a loss, but a 6-6 tie to the Devils in the last game of the season.
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