Rangers, Anaheim Ducks and Chris Kreider
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Chris Kreider after 1st game back at MSG as visitor vs. Rangers: 'It was just a weird game'
The tribute videos played in back-to-back commercial breaks in the first period: nearly two minutes for Chris Kreider, barely 30 seconds for Jacob Trouba. Each player waved to the crowd. Kreider, the lifelong New York Ranger who played in parts of 13 seasons for the Blueshirts until the summer trade that
Since Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider had a very special place in the hearts of Rangers fans. Thus, it was no surprise that they – especially CK – were hailed by the home supporters.
"It's hard to put into words what the experience was like for 13 years, what that experience was like tonight," Kreider said.
Gauthier scores the go-ahead goal six minutes into the third period and adds an empty-netter, Lukas Dostal stops 26 shots, and the Ducks earn a 4-1 win as Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider return to