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Kreider officially concluded his collegiate career on April 10, 2012, by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Rangers.<ref name="terms"/> He immediately participated in the Rangers practice, which per league rules reduced the length of his contract by a year, but was not guaranteed a spot in the lineup.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Kreider joins Rangers, will have to earn ice time |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-joins-rangers-will-have-to-earn-ice-time/c-627362 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 11, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023040/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-joins-rangers-will-have-to-earn-ice-time/c-627362 |url-status=live }}</ref> When the Rangers began their [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs]] series against the [[Ottawa Senators]], Kreider served as a healthy scratch for their first two games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Teammates feel Kreider more than ready if needed |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/teammates-feel-kreider-more-than-ready-if-needed/c-628138 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 16, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023051/https://www.nhl.com/news/teammates-feel-kreider-more-than-ready-if-needed/c-628138 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, after teammate [[Carl Hagelin]] was suspended for three games, Kreider made his NHL debut in Game 3 of the [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs#Eastern Conference Quarterfinals|Eastern Conference Quarterfinals]] on April 16, 2012. He played just over 11 minutes of ice time and recorded one shot on net and one hit.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Kreider relieved after NHL debut |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-relieved-after-nhl-debut/c-628229 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 17, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023047/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-relieved-after-nhl-debut/c-628229 |url-status=live }}</ref> After playing over 11 minutes in his debut, he played just 3:29 in his following game and 7:34 in Game 5.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Rangers remain confident after Game 5 loss |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-remain-confident-after-game-5-loss/c-629084 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 22, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023047/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-remain-confident-after-game-5-loss/c-629084 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite his decreased ice time, Kreider remained in the lineup for Game 6 where he played on the second line as a replacement for [[Brian Boyle]]. In his fourth career playoff game, Kreider scored his first career NHL goal, the game-winning goal, to help the Rangers stave off elimination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Kreider's first NHL goal is a huge one |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreiders-first-nhl-goal-is-a-huge-one/c-629303 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 24, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023049/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreiders-first-nhl-goal-is-a-huge-one/c-629303 |url-status=live }}</ref> In Game 7 of the Quarterfinals, Kreider forced a turnover which allowed for [[Marc Staal]] to score and help the Rangers clinch the series with a 2–1 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers knock out Senators in Game 7, advance to meet Capitals in 2nd round |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-knock-out-senators-in-game-7-advance-to-meet-capitals-in-2nd-round/c-629817 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 26, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023048/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-knock-out-senators-in-game-7-advance-to-meet-capitals-in-2nd-round/c-629817 |url-status=live }}</ref>
Kreider's momentum continued into their [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs#Eastern Conference Semifinals|Eastern Conference Semifinals]] series against the [[Washington Capitals]]. In Game 1 of the series, Kreider tallied his second NHL goal to give the Rangers a 2–1 lead seven minutes into the third period. He finished the game playing 15:35 of ice time and adding an assist as the Rangers won 3–1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Rookie Chris Kreider making it look easy |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rookie-chris-kreider-making-it-look-easy/c-630007 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=April 28, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023048/https://www.nhl.com/news/rookie-chris-kreider-making-it-look-easy/c-630007 |url-status=live }}</ref> Kreider subsequently set numerous franchise records with his third-period goal as he became the youngest Rangers player to record two points in a playoff game since 1996 and the first rookie to register a multi-point game in the postseason since 2008. He also became the first Rangers rookie to register two game-winning goals in the postseason since [[Mike Allison]] in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Washington |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-washington/c-631481 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=May 12, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023053/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-washington/c-631481 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite his game-winning goals, Kreider still experienced slow starts as he became acclimated to the NHL. In Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Kreider's turnover led directly to an [[Alexander Ovechkin]] goal and eventually a Rangers' loss.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Rangers pay a price for slow start |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-pay-a-price-for-slow-start/c-630712 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=May 5, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023047/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-pay-a-price-for-slow-start/c-630712 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Rangers eventually eliminated the Capitals and faced off against the [[New Jersey Devils]] in the [[2012 Stanley Cup playoffs#Eastern Conference Final|Eastern Conference Final]]. Kreider scored his third post-season goal in Game 1 to help the Rangers shutout the Devils 3–0. He subsequently tied a league record for most playoff goals scored in a single postseason by a player who has not yet skated in a regular-season game.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Klein |first1=Jeff Z. |title=With Three Postseason Goals, Rangers' Kreider Ties Obscure Record |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/with-three-postseason-goals-rangers-krieder-ties-obscure-record/ |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=May 16, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023047/https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/with-three-postseason-goals-rangers-krieder-ties-obscure-record/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He would score again in Games 2 and 3 to set a new NHL record for most playoff goals before playing his first regular season game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vorkunov |first1=Mike |title=Chris Kreider's playoff run now record setting as Rangers rookie scores again |url=https://www.nj.com/rangers/2012/05/chris_kreiders_playoff_run_now.html |publisher=[[NJ.com]] |access-date=May 13, 2023 |date=May 20, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514023047/https://www.nj.com/rangers/2012/05/chris_kreiders_playoff_run_now.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The Rangers were eventually eliminated from the playoffs after losing in overtime of Game 6.<ref>{{cite web |title=Devils eliminate Rangers in OT to reach Stanley Cup finals |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400264446 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115015756/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400264446 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 15, 2024 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=January 14, 2024 |date=May 26, 2012}}</ref>
Leading up to the lockout-shortened [[2012–13 NHL season|2012–13 season]], Kreider was expected to begin his rookie year playing on the Rangers' second line alongside [[Derek Stepan]] and captain [[Ryan Callahan]] with occasional time on the top line with [[Brad Richards]] and newcomer [[Rick Nash]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lozo |first1=Dave |title=Kreider could add offensive element to Rangers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-could-add-offensive-element-to-rangers/c-639280 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=August 10, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054358/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-could-add-offensive-element-to-rangers/c-639280 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prior to the start of training camp, Kreider participated in the [[National Hockey League Players' Association]] Rookie Showcase.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kreider, top picks among those in Rookie Showcase |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-top-picks-among-those-in-rookie-showcase/c-640354 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=August 24, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054356/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-top-picks-among-those-in-rookie-showcase/c-640354 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, due to the [[2012–13 NHL lockout]], Kreider began the season playing on the Rangers' [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) affiliate, the [[Hartford Wolf Pack|Connecticut Whale]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Klein |first1=Jeff Z. |title=Lockout Has Rangers' Kreider Playing in Connecticut |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/13/sports/hockey/lockout-has-rangers-kreider-playing-in-connecticut.html |access-date=May 14, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=October 12, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016194148/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/13/sports/hockey/lockout-has-rangers-kreider-playing-in-connecticut.html |archive-date=October 16, 2012}}</ref> He made his debut for the team on October 12, 2012, in a 6–4 loss to the [[Bridgeport Sound Tigers]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Leonard |first1=Pat |title=NY Rangers' Chris Kreider continuing his pro-hockey education with AHL's Connecticut Whale during NHL lockout |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/ny-rangers-chris-kreider-continuing-pro-hockey-education-ahl-connecticut-whale-nhl-lockout-article-1.1171641 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |work=New York Daily News |date=September 30, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054402/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/ny-rangers-chris-kreider-continuing-pro-hockey-education-ahl-connecticut-whale-nhl-lockout-article-1.1171641 |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored his first career AHL regular season goal later that month on October 27 against the [[Providence Bruins]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Masisak |first1=Corey |title=AHL Roundup: Offenses off to good start in AHL |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/ahl-roundup-offenses-off-to-good-start-in-ahl/c-644544 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=October 29, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054358/https://www.nhl.com/news/ahl-roundup-offenses-off-to-good-start-in-ahl/c-644544 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Divver |first1=Mark |title=Whale routs Providence, 6-3 |url=https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/nhl/2012/10/28/20121027-whale-routs-providence-6-3-ece/35429206007/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |publisher=The Providence Journal |date=October 27, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054402/https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/nhl/2012/10/28/20121027-whale-routs-providence-6-3-ece/35429206007/ |url-status=live }}</ref> By December 3, Kreider had accumulated four goals and six assists in 19 games for the Whale.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Strang |first1=Katie |title=Kreider is "fine", avoids serious injury |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10709/kreider-is-fine-avoids-serious-injury |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=December 3, 2012 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054356/https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/10709/kreider-is-fine-avoids-serious-injury |url-status=live }}</ref> He improved to five goals and seven assists for 12 points through 22 games by the time the NHL resumed play in January.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sitkoff |first1=Matt |title=Youngsters on the rise for fantasy hockey this year |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/youngsters-on-the-rise-for-fantasy-hockey-this-year/c-649280 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=January 10, 2013 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054400/https://www.nhl.com/news/youngsters-on-the-rise-for-fantasy-hockey-this-year/c-649280 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, after going pointless in his first three NHL regular season games, Kreider served as a healthy scratch for their game against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref name="chipped">{{cite news |last1=Cyrgalis |first1=Brett |title=Kreider chipped off |url=https://nypost.com/2013/01/27/kreider-chipped-off/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |publisher=New York Post |date=January 27, 2013 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054402/https://nypost.com/2013/01/27/kreider-chipped-off/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In his third game of the season, he originally started on the Rangers second line with captain Ryan Callahan and Derek Stepan but was quickly demoted to the fourth line and played only 7:21 of ice time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Rangers' Kreider going through growing pains |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-kreider-going-through-growing-pains/c-652132 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=January 24, 2013 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054357/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-kreider-going-through-growing-pains/c-652132 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Klein |first1=Jeff Z. |title=Rangers' Kreider Faces Questions About Development |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/rangers-kreider-faces-questions-about-development/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=January 24, 2013 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054356/https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/01/24/rangers-kreider-faces-questions-about-development/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After the demotion, Kreider served as a healthy scratch and head coach [[John Tortorella]] debated sending him back to the AHL.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ehalt |first1=Matt |title=Kreider in lineup, Newbury to AHL |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11116/kreider-in-lineup-newbury-to-ahl |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=January 25, 2013 |archive-date=May 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514054359/https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/hockey/post/_/id/11116/kreider-in-lineup-newbury-to-ahl |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly after serving as a healthy scratch, it was revealed that Kreider had suffered a bone chip in his ankle.<ref name="chipped"/> He subsequently missed five games before returning to the Rangers lineup on February 5.<ref>{{cite web |title=Today's Expected Lineups |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/todays-expected-lineups/c-654240 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=February 5, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012016/https://www.nhl.com/news/todays-expected-lineups/c-654240 |url-status=live }}</ref> In his first game back, Kreider recorded his first career regular-season NHL goal in a 3–1 loss to the New Jersey Devils.<ref>{{cite web |title=David Clarkson scores twice as Devils win conference finals rematch |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400442602 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=February 6, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012016/https://www.espn.com/nhl/recap/_/gameId/400442602 |url-status=live }}</ref> He later recorded his first career regular season assist on February 7 against the [[New York Islanders]].<ref name="whale">{{cite web |title=Rangers Recall Forward Chris Kreider from Whale |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/rangers-recall-forward-chris-kreider-from-whale/n-4577970 |publisher=Our Sports Central |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=April 17, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012021/https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/rangers-recall-forward-chris-kreider-from-whale/n-4577970 |url-status=live }}</ref> During his short time at the NHL level, Kreider also accidentally crashed into [[Ottawa Senators]] goaltender [[Craig Anderson (ice hockey)|Craig Anderson]] and sidelined him for 18 games.<ref name="Clinton">{{cite news |last1=Clinton |first1=Jared |title=Chris Kreider Getting Reputation As Habitual Crease Craser|url=https://thehockeynews.com/news/chris-kreider-getting-reputation-as-habitual-crease-crasher |newspaper=The Hockey News |access-date=May 19, 2023 |date=November 10, 2014 |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520011449/https://thehockeynews.com/news/chris-kreider-getting-reputation-as-habitual-crease-crasher |url-status=live }}</ref> Kreider served as a healthy scratch after playing in four consecutive games and was re-assigned to the AHL on February 15.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers Assign Winger Chris Kreider To Connecticut Whale |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/rangers-assign-winger-chris-kreider-to-connecticut-whale/ |publisher=CBS News |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=February 15, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012018/https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/rangers-assign-winger-chris-kreider-to-connecticut-whale/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, he was recalled the following day as a possible replacement for Rick Nash.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Botte |first1=Petter |title=NY Rangers recall Chris Kreider one day after assigning rookie winger to AHL affiliate Connecticut Whale |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/kreider-loss-miller-gain-rangers-article-1.1265991 |access-date=May 14, 2023 |work=New York Daily News |date=February 16, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012018/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/hockey/rangers/kreider-loss-miller-gain-rangers-article-1.1265991 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although he did not play that night, he played in the following four games but saw his ice time diminish from 14:37 to 4:43.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Larry |title=Rangers' Kreider 'has a lot to learn' at AHL |url=https://nypost.com/2013/03/01/rangers-kreider-has-a-lot-to-learn-at-ahl/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |publisher=New York Post |date=March 1, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515012016/https://nypost.com/2013/03/01/rangers-kreider-has-a-lot-to-learn-at-ahl/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After being sent back to the AHL on February 28, Kreider accumulated six goals and one assist in eight games for Connecticut before being recalled for the third time on March 20.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Klein |first1=Jeff Z. |title=Kreider Gets Another Chance at Sticking with Rangers |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/20/kreider-gets-another-chance-at-sticking-with-rangers/ |access-date=May 14, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=March 20, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515013519/https://archive.nytimes.com/slapshot.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/20/kreider-gets-another-chance-at-sticking-with-rangers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He remained in the NHL for a short while before returning to the AHL on April 3. He spent six games in the AHL, tallying one goal and three assists to maintain tied for sixth on the team in goals and third on the team with six power-play goals. His efforts were recognized by the Rangers coaching staff and he was recalled to the NHL on April 17.<ref name="whale" /> Kreider finished his rookie season with the Rangers having accumulated two goals and an assist over 23 games.<ref name="flashback">{{cite news |last1=Kreda |first1=Allan |title=Winning Goal by Kreider Offers Flashback to 2012 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/sports/hockey/winning-goal-by-chris-kreider-offers-flashback-to-2012.html |access-date=May 14, 2023 |work=The New York Times |date=May 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130525045923/https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/24/sports/hockey/winning-goal-by-chris-kreider-offers-flashback-to-2012.html |archive-date=May 25, 2013 }}</ref> Although he tallied more points in the AHL, Kreider struggled offensively and scored just 12 points in 33 games for the Whale.<ref name="trust">{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Kreider earns Tortorella's trust, then seizes chance |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-earns-tortorellas-trust-then-seizes-chance/c-671892 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 14, 2023 |date=May 24, 2013 |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515014144/https://www.nhl.com/news/kreider-earns-tortorellas-trust-then-seizes-chance/c-671892 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Prior to the [[2018–19 NHL season|2018–19 season]], the Rangers replaced Alain Vigneault as head coach with [[David Quinn (ice hockey)|David Quinn]]. Brown had previously worked with Kreider during his three years at Boston College.<ref name="Stacey"/> Following the preseason, Kreider, Zibanejad, [[Jesper Fast]], Mats Zuccarello, and [[Marc Staal]] were named assistant captains.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers name five alternate captains for 2018-19 season |url=https://www.sny.tv/articles/rangers-name-five-alternate-captains-for-201819-season |publisher=[[SNY]] |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=October 3, 2018 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191415/https://www.sny.tv/articles/rangers-name-five-alternate-captains-for-201819-season |url-status=live }}</ref> Kreider began the season strong, leading all Rangers with 19 goals while on pace to best his career-high 28.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Larry |title=Chris Kreider's first thought on health-scare anniversary: 'Alive!' |url=https://nypost.com/2018/12/27/chris-kreiders-first-thought-on-health-scare-anniversary-alive/ |access-date=May 21, 2023 |publisher=New York Post |date=December 27, 2018 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191412/https://nypost.com/2018/12/27/chris-kreiders-first-thought-on-health-scare-anniversary-alive/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 15, 2018, he scored two power-play goals in his 400th career NHL game as the Rangers fell 7–5 to the Islanders.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers' Chris Kreider: Scores twice in 400th game |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/rangers-chris-kreider-scores-twice-in-400th-game/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=November 15, 2018 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191413/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/rangers-chris-kreider-scores-twice-in-400th-game/ |url-status=live }}</ref> By the end of December, Kreider had established his fourth career 20-goal season, becoming the fifth-fastest Ranger to reach this milestone.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michael |title=Recap: Zibanejad, Fast Lead Rangers to Win Over Predators |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-zibanejad-fast-lead-rangers-to-win-over-predators/c-303365722 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=December 29, 2018 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191411/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-zibanejad-fast-lead-rangers-to-win-over-predators/c-303365722 |url-status=live }}</ref> On December 31, Kreider passed [[Wayne Gretzky]] on the Rangers' all-time points list with his 250th career point as a Ranger.<ref>{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers at Blues 12.31.18 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-blues-123118/c-303424966 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=December 31, 2018 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191412/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-blues-123118/c-303424966 |url-status=live }}</ref> While playing on a new line with Mika Zibanejad and Mats Zuccarello through January, Kreider led the Rangers in goals with 22 and ranked second on the team in points with 37.<ref>{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers vs. Blackhawks 01.17.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-lead-in-the-third/c-304004264 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=January 17, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191416/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/rangers-lead-in-the-third/c-304004264 |url-status=live }}</ref> From January 12 to February 10, the Kreider–Zibanejad–Zuccarello line combined for 19 goals and 22 assists.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Maple Leafs 02.10.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-maple-leafs-021019/c-304692538 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 10, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191414/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-maple-leafs-021019/c-304692538 |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 24, 2019, Kreider and [[Jimmy Vesey]] combined to score two goals in the first 21 seconds into a period for the second time in Rangers franchise history.<ref>{{cite web |title=Postgame Notes: Rangers at Capitals 02.24.19 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-capitals-022419/c-305177298 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 24, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191415/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/postgame-notes-rangers-at-capitals-022419/c-305177298 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, Kreider's production quickly began to slump throughout the month and he was eventually demoted to the Rangers' fourth line. While experiencing a goalless drought, Kreider was also sidelined with a hamstring injury following a game against the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]] on February 27.<ref name="invisible">{{cite news |last1=Brooks |first1=Larry |title=Kreider reveals reason he has been so invisible for the Rangers |url=https://nypost.com/2019/03/18/kreider-reveals-reason-he-has-been-so-invisible-for-the-rangers/ |access-date=May 21, 2023 |publisher=New York Post |date=March 18, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191415/https://nypost.com/2019/03/18/kreider-reveals-reason-he-has-been-so-invisible-for-the-rangers/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Kreider slowly began developing out of his slump as he established a career-high in shots on goal while also averaging a career-high in time on ice per game (17:27) through March.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Red Wings 03.19.18 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-red-wings-031918/c-305920294 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=March 19, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191417/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-red-wings-031918/c-305920294 |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 14, Kreider was fined $5,000 for elbowing [[Vancouver Canucks]] forward [[Elias Pettersson]] during a game.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kreider fined for elbowing in Rangers game against Canucks |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-kreider-fined-for-elbowing-in-new-york-game-against-vancouver/c-305769336 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=March 14, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191413/https://www.nhl.com/news/chris-kreider-fined-for-elbowing-in-new-york-game-against-vancouver/c-305769336 |url-status=live }}</ref> Although Kreider had returned from his hamstring injury, the lingering effects limited him to four goals in 27 games starting on February 6. Despite this, he tied an NHL career-high with 28 goals through 79 games.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Vickers |first1=Aaron |title=Rangers, with No. 2 pick in NHL Draft, look forward to eventful offseason |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-offseason-looking-bright/c-307493186 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=May 21, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521191412/https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-offseason-looking-bright/c-307493186 |url-status=live }}</ref>
During the 2019 offseason, the Rangers signed [[Artemi Panarin]] and [[Jacob Trouba]] to seven-year contracts and Pavel Buchnevich to a two-year contract, leaving Kreider's future with the team questionable. As such, numerous hockey pundits expected him to be traded before the conclusion of the [[2019–20 NHL season|2019–20 season]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Kreider future with Rangers remains uncertain |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-chris-kreider-future-uncertain/c-308480058 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=August 8, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521210959/https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-chris-kreider-future-uncertain/c-308480058 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following an injury to Mika Zibanejad at the end of October, Kreider and Buchnevich gained [[Filip Chytil]] as their new linemate.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michael |title=Recap: The Kids Are Alright |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-the-kids-are-alright/c-310651948 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=October 30, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521210959/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-the-kids-are-alright/c-310651948 |url-status=live }}</ref> As the trio became the Rangers' top line, Kreider experienced a three-game point streak which was snapped on November 4, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michael |title=Game Day: Blueshirts Back Home to Face Sens |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/game-day-blueshirts-back-home-to-face-sens/c-310867540 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=November 4, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521211000/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/game-day-blueshirts-back-home-to-face-sens/c-310867540 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, once Zibanejad returned in late November, Kreider was reunited with the KZB line.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Obernauer |first1=Michael |title=Recap: Rangers Make Short Work of Devils |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-rangers-make-short-work-of-devils/c-312001156 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=November 30, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521210959/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/recap-rangers-make-short-work-of-devils/c-312001156 |url-status=live }}</ref> Leading up to the NHL Trade Deadline, Kreider became an attractive trade piece for Stanley Cup contending teams although the Rangers had not made him available to be traded.<ref>{{cite web |title=Contenders showing interest in availability of Rangers' Chris Kreider |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/contenders-showing-interest-availability-rangers-chris-kreider/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=December 28, 2019 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521215521/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/contenders-showing-interest-availability-rangers-chris-kreider/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 1, 2020, Kreider suffered a head injury after taking a knee to the head during a game against the [[Detroit Red Wings]]. At the time of the injury, Kreider had tallied 18 goals and 35 points through 50 games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rangers' Kreider suffers upper-body injury after taking knee to head |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/rangers-kreider-leaves-game-vs-red-wings-taking-knee-head/ |publisher=Sportsnet |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 1, 2020 |archive-date=May 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522021043/https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/rangers-kreider-leaves-game-vs-red-wings-taking-knee-head/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Although over a dozen NHL teams were wishing to acquire Kreider, the Rangers signed him to a seven-year, $45.5 million contract extension on February 24.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wyshynski |first1=Greg |title=Rangers lock up Chris Kreider with 7-year extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28772728/rangers-lock-chris-kreider-7-year-extension |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 24, 2020 |archive-date=February 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225234147/https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28772728/rangers-lock-chris-kreider-7-year-extension |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly after signing the contract, Kreider suffered another injury after blocking a shot in a game against the [[Philadelphia Flyers]] on February 28. He remained sidelined when the NHL canceled the last three weeks of the
Prior to the start of the COVID-shortened [[2020–21 NHL season|2020–21 season]], Kreider trained with several Rangers players, including first overall pick [[Alexis Lafrenière]], in [[Connecticut]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Rangers season preview: Shesterkin, Kakko, Lafreniere boost playoff hopes |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-2020-21-season-preview/c-319889128 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=December 31, 2020 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214942/https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-2020-21-season-preview/c-319889128 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also returned as an alternative captain for the team alongside Artemi Panarin, Jacob Trouba, and Mika Zibanejad.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pregame Notes: Rangers vs. Islanders 01.16.21 |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-islanders-011621/c-320360208 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=January 16, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214937/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/pregame-notes-rangers-vs-islanders-011621/c-320360208 |url-status=live }}</ref> Shortly after the start of the season, Kreider scored his 161st NHL career goal during a game against the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]] on February 1, 2021. He subsequently became the second American-born player on the Rangers' all-time goal-scoring list behind [[Brian Leetch]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Kreider breaks tie in third period for Rangers in win against Penguins |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-york-rangers-game-recap/c-320844338 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 1, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214944/https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-new-york-rangers-game-recap/c-320844338 |url-status=live }}</ref> On February 24, he recorded his third career NHL hat-trick in a 4–3 loss to the [[Philadelphia Flyers]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kimelman |first1=Adam |title=Giroux has three assists in return, Flyers hold off Rangers |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-321286386 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=February 24, 2021 |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415152455/https://www.nhl.com/news/new-york-rangers-philadelphia-flyers-game-recap/c-321286386 |url-status=live }}</ref> A few days later, he recorded his fourth career NHL hat trick in a 6–1 win over the [[New Jersey Devils]] on March 4.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ciampa |first1=Marc |title=GAME STORY: Rangers 6, Devils 1 |url=https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/game-story-rangers-6-devils-1/c-322098736 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=March 4, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214943/https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/game-story-rangers-6-devils-1/c-322098736 |url-status=live }}</ref> While Kreider missed three games in April and May due to an undisclosed injury, the Rangers failed to qualify for the [[2021 Stanley Cup playoffs|2021 playoffs]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rosen |first1=Dan |title=Rangers eliminated from playoff contention; Capitals gain in East race |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-new-york-rangers-game-recap/c-324148994 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=May 3, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214942/https://www.nhl.com/news/washington-capitals-new-york-rangers-game-recap/c-324148994 |url-status=live }}</ref> On May 18, Kreider was named the Rangers' nominee for the [[King Clancy Memorial Trophy]] as a "player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."<ref>{{cite web |title=Kreider Nominated for 2020-21 King Clancy Memorial Trophy |url=https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/kreider-nominated-for-2020-21-king-clancy-memorial-trophy/c-324799058 |publisher=National Hockey League |access-date=May 21, 2023 |date=May 18, 2021 |archive-date=May 21, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230521214940/https://www.nhl.com/rangers/news/kreider-nominated-for-2020-21-king-clancy-memorial-trophy/c-324799058 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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