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Chris Kreider's lacrosse-style shot surprises even Rangers coach Gallant

Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers celebrates his third-period goal against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 in Elmont, New York. Credit: Jim McIsaac

GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Chris Kreider would have made probably every Top 10 highlight show if he’d been able to score on that lacrosse-style shot he took against Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman Friday in the Rangers’ 5-2 victory over the Bruins in Boston.

Replay confirmed the puck had not gone in the net, but the fact that Kreider tried to pull off such a cheeky play caught some by surprise.