The New York Rangers have officially placed Chris Kreider on injured reserve, which gives Brett Berard a golden opportunity.

Placed on IR ...

Chris Kreider missed his third straight game with an upper-body injury Friday, when the Rangers lost to the Maple Leafs 3-2.

New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (upper body) is a game-time decision for Friday's showdown against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury but ...

Sitting out Friday ...

While Adam Fox was recently placed on injured reserve, the New York Rangers received some other positive injury news.

Sam Ersson stood on the green faux soccer field at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard, Que. The Flyers goalie was doing his off-ice warmup before Sweden’s first practice at 4 Nations Face-Off on Feb.

Chris Kreider gave the Americans the lead in the opening minute, but Gustav Nyquist tied it a dozen minutes later and Jesper Bratt gave Sweden the lead with less than a minute remaining in the first ...

It was also the USA’s first loss. Gustav Nyquist and Jesper Bratt scored in the first period after Chris Kreider gave the USA a 1-0 lead 35 seconds into the game. Samuel Ersson made the lead ...

Chris Kreider’s been the good soldier for the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. The New York Rangers veteran forward hasn’t played in a game yet, but is a solid teammate supporting Team USA, ...

Chris Kreider likely won't play for Team USA against Team Canada. Chris Kreider will likely serve as a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Kreider was benched ...

Chris Kreider will likely serve as a healthy scratch for the second consecutive game at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Kreider was benched for Team USA’s 5-1 victory over Team Finland on Thursday night. Team ...