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Chris Kreider 'incredibly happy' to get contract extension done with Rangers

Chris Kreider of the Rangers celebrates his first period goal against the Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 5. Credit: Jim McIsaac

MONTREAL – Chris Kreider, who’s been slowed by the flu all week, spoke Thursday for the first time about the contract extension he signed with the Rangers on Monday.

“It's a thrill really,’’ he said after the Rangers’ morning skate. “This is the only team I've ever known, the only place I've really wanted to play; an organization, front office and a team that gave me an opportunity to live out my dream playing the NHL.