Rangers Bench Chris Kreider Following Extended Losing Streak

The veteran forward was a healthy scratch for the first time this season as the Rangers attempt to reverse their slide.

Chris Kreider, the Rangers’ longest-tenured player, was a healthy scratch against the Devils after struggling offensively this season.
The Rangers have lost 13 of their last 17 games, dropping to sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 22nd in the NHL standings.
Head coach Peter Laviolette described the decision as a lineup change aimed at improving the team's performance, emphasizing the need for better play.
Kreider, 33, has 11 goals and one assist in 30 games this season, a significant decline from his 39-goal campaign last year.
The move follows other recent lineup adjustments, signaling a broader effort to address the team's ongoing struggles.