Chris Kreider had an outstanding game on Friday night, scoring two goals and reaching some major milestones for the New York Rangers. The team secured a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in front of a packed crowd at Madison Square Garden.
Kreider’s two goals brought his career total to 281, moving him ahead of Adam Graves on the Rangers’ all-time leaderboard. With this achievement, Kreider now ranks third in franchise history in goals, an impressive feat.
The Rangers’ win improved their record to 20-7-1, marking only the second time in team history that they have recorded 20 wins in 28 games or fewer to start a season. The first time this occurred was during the 1993-94 season.
On the other hand, the Ducks, who have been struggling, fell to 10-19 and suffered their fifth consecutive loss.
Some key highlights from the game include Kreider scoring his 15th goal of the season and reaching his 500th career point. Additionally, goaltender Jonathan Quick delivered an impressive performance, making 29 saves and extending his strong record to 9-0-1 for the season.
The Rangers are definitely a team to watch this season, with notable performances and an overall impressive record so far.