Chris Kreider

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. 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.

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. 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. On April 23 in Game 6, Kreider scored his first NHL goal against Craig Anderson. The goal was the game-winning goal. 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.

Kreider started the next season with the Rangers AHL-affiliate Connecticut Whale. 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. 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. During Game 4, Kreider scored an overtime goal to win the game and prevent the Rangers from being eliminated. The Rangers were eventually eliminated by the Bruins four games to one. 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. 

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. During Game 1, Kreider crashed into the Canadiens net and injured goaltender Carey Price, knocking him out of the playoffs. The team went on to eliminate the Canadiens four games to two. 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. 

On July 23, 2014, Kreider signed a two-year, $4.95 million contract to stay with the Rangers. 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.

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

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