Chris Kreider notched his 300th NHL goal for the New York Rangers in a thrilling 8-5 victory against the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday, achieving the milestone twice in the same game. Initially sitting at 299 goals prior to the match after scoring in their previous game against the Colorado Avalanche, Kreider found the net late in the second period and again in the third against the Coyotes, ultimately securing his 300th goal. Despite an initial call being overturned due to interference, Kreider solidified his achievement at 5:45 of the third period with a deflection off a Ryan Lindgren shot.
Kreider’s knack for scoring from close range, a trait evident in both his official and disallowed goals, aligns with his style of play, with a significant portion of his 35 goals this season and many of his 300 career goals originating near the net. Coach Peter Laviolette praised Kreider’s dominant performance, highlighting his relentless competitiveness on the ice.
Chris Kreider's 300th career goal was disallowed so naturally he threw the puck back onto the ice 😠pic.twitter.com/hFA6Vx8mYv
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Joining the ranks of Rangers legends Rod Gilbert and Jean Ratelle, Kreider’s milestone firmly establishes him as one of the franchise’s elite scorers. With an impressive track record of consistent goal-scoring and a notable presence on the power play, Kreider’s 300th goal further solidifies his legacy within the Rangers organization.