• A NHL All Star selection in 2019-20, was also named the recipient of the team’s “Good Guy” award for his cooperation with the media

• Named the Rangers nominee for the 2017-18 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an annual award given to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey

• Kreider ranks 2nd in franchise history with six playoff game-winning goals, is t-6th with 24 playoff goals and 9th in playoff games among skaters (80)

• Parents are Dave and Kathy. Also has a sister, Katie• Was bestowed with the Distinguished Alumni Award of the Woods College

of Advancing Studies on Boston College’s campus in April of 2018. The award is given annually to a notable Woods College graduate who “em-bodies the Jesuit ideals of men and women for others, who pursues the greater good in all things and exemplifies care for the whole person”

• Known for his intense training regimens, Kreider was featured in the Au-gust 2014 issue of Men’s Journal on his lower-body workout, which en-ables him to jump out of a pool with no hands

• An avid reader, four of his favorite books are “Talent is Overrated” by Geoff Colvin, “The Baron in the Trees” by Italo Calvino, “Never Let Go” by Dan John, and “For Whom The Bell Tolls” by Ernest Hemingway

• Plays the guitar and saxophone• His first job was working as a caddy • Played soccer and lacrosse in high school, in addition to hockey• The Massachussets-born Kreider is fluent in English, Russian and Span-

ish. He took both Russian and Spanish classes in high school

LOOSE PUCKS

Nickname: KreidsdaleWhat he’d be doing if not playing hockey: NYR public rela-tions employeeActor that would play him in a movie: Michael Cera (because he’s awkward)Collects: Goaltenders’ soulsMost listened to artists: Ed Sheeran, PassengerCartoon characters: Tom and JerryAnimal his teammates would compare him to: GorillaAthletes he’d like to practice with: Odell Beckham and Ja-len Ramsey

ONE TIMERS

A first round pick of the Rangers in 2009, Chris Kreider’s blend of strength and speed makes him a dynamic force for the Rangers at the forward position. On February 24, 2020, Kreider agreed to a 7-year contract extension that will keep him in New York through the 2026-27 campaign. Since his first full sea-son with the team in 2013-14, Kreider leads the Blueshirts in points (332), goals (169) and PPG (53), and ranks 2nd in assists (163). A respected voice in the locker room, Kreider has served as an alternate captain since 2018-19.

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LEFT6’3”217APRIL 30, 1991BOXFORD, MASS.

CHRISKREIDER

ONE TIMERSKreider ranks 2nd in franchise history among American-born players in goals (171), PPG (53) and games played (550), and ranks 3rd in points (335).

BORN IN THE U.S.A

Is the only hockey player to ever win a World Junior Championship gold medal, Collegiate Conference Playoff Championship and NCAA Championship in a single season (2009-10). Also won a second NCAA Championship with Boston College in 2011-12.

ONE OF A KIND

Since his first full season in 2013-14, Kreider leads the Rangers in points (332), goals (169) and PPG (53), ranks

2nd in assists (163) and plus/minus (+63), and 3rd in PPP (84).

BLUEPRINT

NHL LEADERS IN GOALS ON TIPPED SHOTS SINCE 2015-16

Chris Kreider ....................................................35Anders Lee .......................................................32Patric Hornqvist ..............................................31Joe Pavelski ......................................................27James van Riemsdyk ....................................27Brendan Gallagher ........................................26

GENEROUS TIPPER

CHRIS KREIDER LEFT WING

ONE TIMERSKreider is t-6th in the NHL in 2020-21 in goals (14), and t-8th in power play goals (6).

Since 2/24/21, Kreider leads the NHL in goals (9) and is t-7th in points (13).

GOAL SETTING

ONE TIMERSKreider is the only NHL player in 2020-21 with at least 14 goals and at least 60 hits.

He is 1 of 3 NHL players (Alex Ovechkin, Evander Kane) since 2018-19 with at least 65 goals and at least 330 hits.

POWER AND SKILL

ONE TIMERSThe Rangers have amassed a 136-56-22 record in the last 214 games in which Kreider has registered a point (.687 pts %).

KREIDING HIGH