New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (illness) appears ready to play on Thursday against the Red Wings. He missed Wednesday's practice because of an illness but participated in Thursday's morning skate, working on his usual spot on the first line. The Rangers' top trio hasn't quite hit top gear yet, but Kreider has been prolific on special teams and can't complain after scoring three times in the first three games of the season. He has tallied 11 goals and 12 assists in 30 career appearances against Detroit.
Chris Kreider Sits Out Wednesday's Practice With An Illness
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice due to an illness. Jonny Brodzinski filled in for Kreider on the first line. However, Kreider traveled with the team to Detroit to face the Red Wings on Thursday, so he might still remain in the lineup if he makes a quick recovery. Kreider has started the 2024-25 campaign in good goal-scoring form, netting three markers in three games with nine shots on goal. He has scored in all situations and recorded the game-winning goal when the Rangers beat Detroit 4-1 on home ice on Monday.
Chris Kreider Ends Scoreless Run With Two-Point Effort
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider finished Thursday's 3-2 Game 5 loss to the Panthers with two points. He tied Mark Messier's franchise record with his third career short-handed postseason goal and registered an assist when Alexis Lafreniere found the back of the net late in the game. These are Kreider's first points of the Eastern Conference Final. His productivity has suddenly nosedived after Kreider enjoyed a very good start to the postseason and scored a hat trick to finish off Carolina in Game 6 in the previous round. The veteran winger boasts eight goals and 12 points in 15 games for the 2024 playoff campaign.
Chris Kreider Joins Special List With Third-Period Hat Trick
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider popped up with three big goals on Thursday against Carolina, helping the team clinch the second-round series with a 5-3 win. He joined Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky as the third player to score a hat trick in a single period for the Rangers in a playoff game. Additionally, Kreider became the sixth player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to score a natural hat trick which included the series-clinching goal. The Rangers were 3-1 down entering the third period before Kreider took the team on his back and registered his first career playoff hat trick. The Rangers' all-time leader in postseason goals has lit the lamp seven times in 10 playoff games this year, adding three assists.
Chris Kreider Scores Hat Trick In High-Scoring Victory
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider recorded a hat trick in Thursday's 7-4 victory against the Canadiens. Kreider scored a goal at even-strength and once on the power-play in the second period, while completing the hat trick with a tip-in goal slightly before the halfway point of the final frame. Kreider has been a valuable contributor across all fantasy formats with totals of 27 goals and 51 points through 54 games to rank second on the team in scoring.
Chris Kreider Amasses Three Points In Comeback Victory
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider played a major role in Sunday's 5-2 victory over Anaheim, posting three points with a goal and two assists. Led by Kreider, the Rangers turned a 2-0 deficit into a comfortable win. His helpers came on the power play, and Kreider scored the team's fourth goal. A four-game point streak has lifted Kreider to 43 points for the season. He's had 22 goals and 21 assists in 46 appearances with a team-best plus-10 rating.
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider had two assists in Friday's 4-3 loss to Edmonton. He provided an even-strength helper to Blake Wheeler and had a power-play assist when Mika Zibanejad scored. This marks Kreider's second consecutive outing with two assists and his third multi-point performance in four games. It's safe to say he's back on form following a four-game scoring drought. Kreider is second on the team with 16 goals and comes behind Zibanejad (30) and Artemi Panarin (43) with 28 points through 31 games.
Chris Kreider Opens Season With Outstanding Performance
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider crushed the season opener on Thursday versus Buffalo, scoring two goals and bagging an assist in a 5-1 road victory. The 32-year-old became the sixth Ranger in history to hit at least five goals in season openers. He scored a power-play goal in the first period and notched a short-handed tally in the third. Kreider wrapped up his three-point night when he assisted Jacob Trouba on an empty-net goal. This was a great start to the season for Kreider and his line, as Mika Zibanejad collected three assists next to him. The two were joined by Kaapo Kakko, who led the team in power-play time with 2:51 and produced three shots on goal.
Chris Kreider Racks Up Three Points In Elimination Game
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider had an outstanding game Saturday against New Jersey as the team battled off elimination from the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, producing three points in a 5-2 victory. With the Rangers down 1-0, Kreider scored a power-play goal late in the first period and registered two assists in the second. The 32-year-old tied the NHL record for most goals in potential elimination games, having now netted 16 times in 28 such outings. Kreider has already scored five power-play goals in these playoffs and is averaging a goal per game through six contests. He boasts a team-best nine points, and considering Kreider's history in pressure situations, he'll be one to watch in Monday's intriguing Game 7.
Chris Kreider Sets Rangers Record For Most Playoff Goals
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider opened the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a historical achievement, becoming the franchise's all-time leading postseason goal-scorer. He entered Game 1 against New Jersey tied with Rod Gilbert at the top of the list and moved past the Hall of Famer with a power-play goal 9:30 into the first period. Kreider then added a second power-play tally in the third to jump to 36 playoff goals and help the team to a nice 5-1 victory. It was Kreider's fourth multi-goal outing in the playoffs and only four Rangers players have more of them. Kreider took a step back during the regular season, but he looks set for another productive playoff campaign.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider potted two goals as the team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 5-4 shootout victory in Edmonton. He had his third short-handed goal of the season and a power-play marker. The Rangers have reached two winning streaks of at least seven games for the first time in franchise history. Kreider has been a major part of it, scoring five goals and delivering four assists during the current run of victories. He has taken a step back compared to last season, but Kreider has still had a decent campaign with 24 goals and 19 assists in 52 games.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game Sunday versus Montreal. He was initially doubtful for the contest but has now been officially ruled out. Kreider sustained an upper-body injury against Minnesota on Tuesday and has been forced to exit the lineup for the first time this season. Alexis Lafreniere was promoted to his spot on the first line for Thursday's clash with the Stars and looks set to continue in the role Sunday. The 21-year-old gets a great chance to boost his scoring numbers against a team that allows 3.74 goals per game.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's meeting with Dallas. He was hurt Tuesday against Minnesota and the next game simply comes too soon for Kreider to be healthy again. The 31-year-old will miss his first game of the season. Through 42 appearances, Kreider has tallied 19 goals and 30 points. Alexis Lafreniere took over his spot on the top line in Wednesday's practice. The former No. 1 pick, who has managed a measly five goals and 18 points this season, will get a big opportunity to impress Thursday.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider had to leave Tuesday's game against Minnesota with an upper-body injury. He exited in the third period, finishing scoreless in 16:52 of ice time. Follow forward Julien Gauthier also sustained an upper-body injury in the game, and the lack of options eventually led to the top line playing massive minutes, alongside second-line center Vincent Trocheck. Both players will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Kreider would be a massive miss in many ways for the Rangers, as he is one of the biggest goal threats on the team and always brings the physicality into games. Entering Tuesday's action, the 31-year-old had scored three goals in four games, and Kreider is on 19 goals and 30 points for the whole campaign.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider put a stop to a scoring drought with a two-goal performance in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh. He opened the scoring with just 22 seconds played and made it a one-goal game in the middle of the final frame, but the Rangers couldn't keep their seven-game winning streak alive. It was an impressive run from the team, especially considering that its top goal-scorer was mostly anonymous during it. Prior to Tuesday's action, Kreider had recorded only one point in six games. The 31-year-old set very high standards last season with a 50-goal-year and his 16-goal effort in 34 games is definitely disappointing for some managers, but Kreider was never going to maintain a 20-percent shooting percentage. He has still been a good fantasy asset, adding 10 assists to his goals and producing 107 shots on goal with 63 hits.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider potted another goal Wednesday, completing the scoring in a 3-1 victory over Ottawa. He recorded five shots in total and had three hits with a plus-two rating in 17:40 of ice time. The team is going through a struggling time, but you wouldn't say so based on Kreider's numbers. He tallied eight goals and five assists in 14 November appearances, going scoreless just three times. In 24 games played, Kreider boasts 11 goals and nine assists for the whole season. He's making a big impact all over the ice each night and Kreider should be an automatic starter in all fantasy lineups.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider potted his third power-play goal in four games on Sunday as the team cruised to a 4-1 victory over Arizona. He was on target 4:39 into the third period, making it 3-0. The 31-year-old winger is now on 88 career power-play goals, and only five players have managed more with the man advantage since Kreider's NHL debut in 2012-13. Having also put in some work in even-strength situations, Kreider is on seven goals and seven assists for the season. His shooting percentage at 11.7 is below his career average, meaning that Kreider should be able to up his scoring pace soon.
Chris Kreider Close To Rangers All-Time Postseason Goals Record
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider finds himself just one goal short of matching Rod Gilbert's franchise record for most goals scored in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He's moved to 33 goals with a nine-goal effort this postseason. The 31-year-old has greatly benefited from Mika Zibanejad's red-hot form. His linemate has notched 18 points across the last 11 games. Kreider is personally on a run of six points in four games ahead of Sunday's Game 3 against Tampa Bay. He's been limited to only three shots in the Eastern Conference Finals and should be looking to do a lot better in Sunday's contest.
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider helped the team's survival efforts with two goals in Monday's Game 7 against Carolina, surpassing Alex Ovechkin (13) for most goals in elimination games among active players. He tied Ovi with a power-play goal in the opening period and grabbed his 14th career goal in elimination games early in the third. The league record for most goals scored in elimination games sits at 16 and it's held by Mark Messier. Kreider had an amazing 52-goal campaign during the regular season, and he's shown off good form in front of the net in the playoffs as well with eight goals in 14 games. He's provided scoring in every situation for the team, adding three assists.
New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider scored twice in Saturday's 5-1 win over Ottawa to reach 49 goals for the season. He put five shots in total on the net and also registered two hits in 15:18 of ice time. Kreider is now tied with Mike Gartner for the fourth-most goals scored in a single season. He needs four more markers to match Jaromir Jagr's franchise record from 2005-06. It's been a massive year for the 30-year-old with 70 points in 73 games. The Rangers' schedule for the rest of the season doesn't look too great, but Kreider will get two very favorable matchups against Philadelphia and Detroit next week to move closer to Jagr's record.
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