Rangers forward Chris Kreider is back from an upper-body injury ahead of their matchup against the Avalanche on Tuesday.

There was something vintage about this, about the way Chris Kreider faded toward the high slot after the Rangers won a faceoff midway through the third period Thursday.

Artemi Panarin scored two goals, Chris Kreider had the go-ahead goal off a defensive deflection with 9:38 to play, and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club.

The boxing-out issues continued against Utah. A minute into the game, Utah’s Ian Cole fired a point shot tipped by teammate Barrett Hayton. Igor Shesterkin made the initial stop, but Matias Maccelli got away from K’Andre Miller and buried the rebound.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Chris Kreider for fantasy hockey. New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider scored during Sunday's overtime

Kreider had just helped Boston College to the National Championship and now he was thrust into the NHL's Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. It was the Rangers vs. Senators and Ottawa had now pushed the Blueshirts to a game seven. The series had featured outstanding defense and the deciding game was no different.

The New York Rangers face the Philadelphia Flyers in the second game of a four-game homestand on Tuesday night (7:00 PM ET - TV: MSG Network - Radio: ESPN 880 AM). Six of New York’s next seven games will be played at MSG.

SALT LAKE CITY — Artemi Panarin scored two goals, Chris Kreider had the go-ahead goal off a defensive deflection with 9:38 to play, and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the ...

Breaking down what is another crucial game for the New York Rangers, plus NHL news and notes, including the passing of former New Jersey Devils coach Tom McVie.

Artemi Panarin had two goals, including an empty-netter, as the Rangers (4-0-2) extended their point streak to six games.

Both Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil are traveling with the New York Rangers on their upcoming road trip according to Arthur Staple of The Athletic. Hearing that Chris Kreider and Filip Chytil are traveling with #NYR today.

MONTREAL-- Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night. Brendan Gallagher and Christian Dvorak had a goal and an assist, and ...