Chris Kreider

Chris Kreider
Kreider during his time with the Rangers on October 4, 2014
Born (1991-04-30) April 30, 1991
Boxford, Massachusetts
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Anaheim Ducks
New York Rangers
NHL draft 19th overall, 2009
New York Rangers
Playing career 2012–present

Christopher James Kreider (born April 30, 1991) is an American professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He also played for the New York Rangers.

Kreider is a two-time All-Star, being named in 2020 and 2022.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Kreider played three seasons with the Boston College Eagles of Hockey East. He had a successful career with the Eagles. In 2009, he was named to the Hockey East All-Rookie Team.[1] He helped the Eagles make it all the way to the NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament, recording two assists in a 7–6 overtime win against the Maine Black Bears to win the championship.[2]

He was selected 19th overall by the New York Rangers in the 2009 NHL entry draft. On April 10, 2012, Kreider signed a three-year, entry-level contract to join the Rangers.[3] During the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs on April 16, 2012, Kreider replaced suspended teammate Carl Hagelin and made his NHL debut. The Rangers went on to defeat the Ottawa Senators 1–0.[4] On April 23 in Game 6, Kreider scored his first NHL goal against Craig Anderson. The goal was the game-winning goal.[5] The Rangers then eliminated the Washington Capitals to make it to the Eastern Conference finals. The Rangers were eventually eliminated by the New Jersey Devils four games to two.[6]

Kreider started the next season with the Rangers AHL-affiliate Connecticut Whale.[7] He was called back up when the NHL season started. On February 5, 2013, Kreider scored his first NHL regular season goal against Martin Brodeur in a 3–1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.[8] The Rangers sent him back down to play for the Whale before calling him back up to play in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Rangers eliminated the Washington Capitals four games to three in the first round to move on to face the Boston Bruins in the semifinals.[9] During Game 4, Kreider scored an overtime goal to win the game and prevent the Rangers from being eliminated.[10] The Rangers were eventually eliminated by the Bruins four games to one.[11] On November 30, 2013, Kreider scored his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Vancouver Canucks and his former head coach John Tortorella.[12]

Kreider returned from an injury in time to help the Rangers during the Stanley Cup playoffs. In Game 5 of the Metropolitan Division finals, Kreider scored a goal and the team went on to eliminate the Pittsburgh Penguins to face the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference finals.[13][14] During Game 1, Kreider crashed into the Canadiens net and injured goaltender Carey Price, knocking him out of the playoffs.[15] The team went on to eliminate the Canadiens four games to two.[16] The Rangers reached the Stanley Cup Final where they faced off against the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings went on to eliminate the Rangers four games to one to win the Stanley Cup.[17]

On July 23, 2014, Kreider signed a two-year, $4.95 million contract to stay with the Rangers.[18] In the season opener on October 9, Kreider scored a goal and recorded an assist in a 3–2 win over the St. Louis Blues.[19]

On June 12, 2025, the Rangers traded Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-round pick.[20]

References

  1. ↑ "Hockey East Announces 2010 All-Rookie Team". Hockey East. Archived from the original on December 14, 2013. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship". National Collegiate Athletic Association. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ↑ "Rangers, Kreider agree to contract terms". New York Rangers. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Kreider relieved after NHL debut". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kreider's first NHL goal is a huge one". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ "New Jersey Devils beat New York Rangers to reach Stanley Cup finals". The Guardian. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Lockout Has Rangers' Kreider Playing in Connecticut". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 16, 2012. Retrieved August 30, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "David Clarkson scores twice as Devils win conference finals rematch". The New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ "David Clarkson scores twice as Devils win conference finals rematch". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kreider earns Tortorella's trust, then seizes chance". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Bruins oust Rangers with game five win". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Kreider's hat trick ruins Tortorella's MSG return". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Rangers extend series with dominant game five win". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rangers win Game 7, will play Bruins or Canadiens". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Rangers' Chris Kreider focus of attention after Price incident: DiManno". Toronto Star. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Rangers win Game 6, reach Stanley Cup Final". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Kings win Stanley Cup on Martinez goal in 2OT". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Rangers Agree To Terms With Chris Kreider". New York Rangers. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Big night for Rick Nash as Eastern Conference champion Rangers beat Blues 3-2 in opener". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ducks acquire Chris Kreider from Rangers for pick, prospect". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 30, 2025.

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