In many ways, Chris Kreider has been a microcosm of the New York Rangers as a whole over the past couple of years. In the 2021-22 season, Kreider rode an incredibly high shooting percentage (20.2 percent) and deft skill on the power play to an astounding total of 52 goals in the regular season. The Rangers followed suit with 52 wins on the back of their power play, great goaltending, and some luck.
Early in this 2022-23 season, Kreider has seen a regression. He is getting chances and helping drive play at even strength and on the power play, but he is shooting only 11.