MSG Networks to honor Mr. Ranger Rod Gilbert with full day lineup of classics

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Nov 18, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens honors former players (from left to right) Dave Keon and Raymond Bourque and Denis Savard and Yvan Cournoyer and Frank Mahovlich and Rod Gilbert for their contribution to the six original teams of the National Hockey League during the centennial of the circuit before the game against Toronto Maple Leafs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

The great Rod Gilbert passed away yesterday at the age of 80. He was the face of the franchise for decades and the team’s most famous fan. Gilbert will be remembered for not only his on-ice heroics but for his charitable work for the community.

Today, MSG Networks will be airing special programming to honor the life and legacy of the Rod Gilbert.

Starting at noon today and through 11pm tonight, the network will air a block of programming that will give fans a look back at the memorable career of ‘Mr. Ranger’. The schedule will include shows that feature some of the following:

  • ‘Rod Gilbert Night’ – pregame ceremony honoring Rod at MSG in 1977
  • ‘GAG Line’ – the famous hockey line consisting of Rod and his linemates Vic Hadfield and Jean Ratelle
  • Highlights from iconic Rangers playoff games featuring Rod, including from the ‘72 Stanley Cup Finals and ‘74 ECF (shows include Rod in-studio providing commentary and a look back at the games)

MSGN Full Rod Gilbert Programming

12:00pm – Hall of Fame Classics: Rod Gilbert

12:30pm – MSG Vault: Rangers Coaches & Rebirth of the Blues (Rod commentary in-studio)

1:30pm – MSG Vault: Rangers vs. the Russians (Rod commentary in-studio)

2:30pm – MSG Vault: Classic Rangers Playoffs – ’72 SCF and ’74 ECF (Rod commentary in-studio)

3:30pm – MSG Vault: GAG Line Salute (Rod commentary in-studio)

4:30pm – MSG Vault: ‘Rod Gilbert Night’ at MSG

5:00pm – Rangers Profiles: Rod Gilbert

5:30pm – Hall of Fame Classics: Rod Gilbert

6:00pm – MSG Vault: Rangers Coaches & Rebirth of the Blues (Rod commentary in-studio)

7:00pm – MSG Vault: Rangers vs. the Russians (Rod commentary in-studio)

8:00pm – MSG Vault: Classic Rangers Playoffs – ’72 SCF and ’74 ECF (Rod commentary in-studio)

9:00pm – MSG Vault: GAG Line Salute (Rod commentary in-studio)

10:00pm – MSG Vault: ‘Rod Gilbert Night’ at MSG 

10:30pm – Rangers Profiles: Rod Gilbert

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