2015 — Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period that powers the Golden State Warriors to a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson makes all 13 shots and finishes with a career-high 52 points.

Spurs great George "The Iceman" Gervin recently pulled his own rookie card from an original pack of Topps 1974 Basketball trading cards.

1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 to set an NHL ... of Fame in his first year of eligibility. 1980 — George Gervin of San Antonio scores 55 points in a 144-130 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes face the New York Rangers in Metropolitan Division play on Tuesday. New York has a 6-7-0 record in Metropolitan Division games and a 24-21-4 record overall. The Rangers have scored and allowed 148 goals this season for an even scoring differential.

Plenty of time remains for the talented Artemi Panarin, Luke Fox, Mika Zibanejad, and surrounding cast to help steer the Rangers back to being a legit Cup contender.

It seems that the New York Rangers are indeed back. Since the new year, the Blueshirts have amassed a record of 8-1-3, earning points in about 92 percent of the

Star goalie Igor Shesterkin has been stellar for the New York Rangers since returning from a stint on injured reserve.

Arthur Kaliyev is making his mark with the Rangers, using his offensive skill, puck possession strengths, and ability to complement New York’s top talent.

Defenseman K’Andre Miller had a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves as the surging New York Rangers routed the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 on Thursday night.

Sasaki’s arrival was a unique affair, with the hard-throwing right-hander being hailed as a key — and economical — part of the team’s future after inking a minor league contract with a $6.5-million signing bonus that was finalized Wednesday.

2015 — Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period that powers the Golden State Warriors to a 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings. Thompson makes all 13 shots and finishes with a career-high 52 points.

1920 — The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear ... elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. 1980 — George Gervin of San Antonio scores 55 points in a 144-130 victory over the Indiana Pacers.