In a surprising move, New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider was a healthy scratch in a recent game against the New Jersey Devils, marking the first time this season he has not played. The Rangers are struggling, having lost their last four home games and 12 of their last 16 overall.

Kreider, who has 11 goals and one assist this season, previously missed three games due to an upper-body injury. He has been a key player for the Rangers, scoring a career-high 52 goals in the 2021-22 season and ranking third in franchise history for total goals.