NY Hockey Insider has no direct affiliation to the New York Rangers, NHL or NHLPA

NY HOCKEY INSIDER
Chris Kreider delivers an emotional message to New York Rangers fans moments ahead of his return to MSG
Benched: Mike Sullivan confirms superstar forward will be scratched from the New York Rangers lineup
Rumor: New York Rangers to offer 23-year-old prospect in order to acquire an unexpected $4.5M center


NY HOCKEY INSIDER  |  NHL TEAM  |  NEW YORK RANGERS

New York Rangers veteran set to make 4 Nations Face-Off debut following devastating injury update


PUBLICATION
Hunter Bowman
February 16, 2025  (9:30 PM)
SHARE THIS STORY

Following the recent news that surfaced either today from Team USA as star forward Matthew Tkachuk suffered an injury, New York Rangers veteran Chris Kreider will likely make his 4 Nations Face-Off debut.

During Saturday nights game between Team Canada and Team USA, star forward Matthew Tkachuk appeared to suffer an injury as he would go on to miss several shifts, and according to recent reports it's not looking to good.
Tkachuk was seen talking to head coach John Tortorella after trying to skate during the television timeout, following that conversation Tkachuk remained at the end of the bench and never returned to the ice.
However, according to team USA's head coach Mike Sullivan, Tkachuk may have been attempting to hide the injury as he confirmed that Tkachuk is indeed injured and remains questionable for the remainder of the Face-Off.
Mike Sullivan says it's a lower-body injury for Matthew Tkachuk. He used the term «out» and said he is being evaluated. He said he doesn't have enough info yet to make a determination on his status for Monday. The U.S. has already made it into the final on Thursday.

The latest on Matthew Tkachuk's injury for final round robin game vs Team Sweden

According to Frank Seravalli Matthew Tkachuk is likely to sit out for Monday's game against Sweden, which would indicate that Rangers veteran Chris Kreider will final make his debut in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Chris Kreider has been serving as Team USA's 13th forward and has been a healthy scratch for the their first two games, so it will be exciting to see him slot in the lineup and play along with his fellow teammates Vincent Trocheck, J.T. Miller and Adam Fox.
Previously on NY Hockey Insider
Major development surfaces for several New York Rangers and team USA following their latest victory
Insider reveals shocking details on how the New York Rangers will approach the trade deadline
Rangers Rivals Top Prospect Receives Major Suspension That May Jeopardize His Future In The NHL
POLL
FEVRIER 16   |   983 ANSWERS
New York Rangers veteran set to make 4 Nations Face-Off debut following devastating injury update

Do you think Chris Kreider will be playing for Team USA against Team Sweden?

Yes80882.2 %
No17517.8 %
List of polls

NY HOCKEY INSIDER
COPYRIGHT @2025 • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
TERMS OF SERVICE  ·  PRIVACY POLICY  ·  COOKIE POLICY
RSS FEED  ·  SITEMAP  ·  ROBOTS.TXT