Kreider (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday, Mollie Walker of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers recalled Brett Berard from AHL Hartford in a corresponding move. Kreider is taking longer to recover than expected but hasn't suffered any setbacks. However, there is currently no timeline for his return to the lineup. Kreider has produced 17 goals, 21 points, 120 shots on net and 60 hits in 48 appearances this season.

Kreider (upper body) won't be in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Peter Baugh of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider was one of three game-time decisions for the Rangers, but he did not take the ice for warmups. The 33-year-old will miss his third straight game, leaving the door open for Brennan Othmann or Arthur Kaliyev to fill in as a bottom-six forward. Kreider practiced Thursday and participated in Friday's morning skate, so he may be available for Sunday's game against the Predators.

Kreider (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's matchup against Toronto, Mark Masters of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider has missed the last two games due to an upper-body injury, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, and he was also on the ice for Friday's optional morning skate. While the Rangers want to see how he responds in the hours leading up to puck drop, he seems to be trending in the right direction. If he's forced to miss another game, Brennan Othmann or Arthur Kaliyev could enter the lineup.

Kreider (upper body) won't play against the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite participating in the morning skate, Kreider remains day-to-day and will miss his second straight game. He has accounted for 17 goals, 21 points, 120 shots on net and 60 hits in 48 appearances this season. Kreider's next chance to play will come Friday versus Toronto.

Kreider (upper body) will be a game-time decision against the Islanders on Tuesday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider participated in Tuesday's morning skate after being a late scratch for Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Penguins. He has generated 17 goals, 21 points, 120 shots on net and 60 hits in 48 appearances this season. The Rangers recalled Brennan Othmann from AHL Hartford on Monday, and he could play against the Islanders if Kreider is unavailable.

Kreider (upper body) won't play against Pittsburgh on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider participated in the pregame warmups before being a late scratch. He has struggled this season, producing 17 goals, 21 points, 120 shots on net and 60 hits in 48 appearances. Due to Kreider's absence, Arthur Kaliyev will remain in the lineup after initially being set to be scratched, and Jimmy Vesey will play after being a healthy scratch in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Buffalo.

Kreider scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 8-2 loss to the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider has had a good February, with two goals and two assists over six NHL games as well as one goal across two appearances for Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off. The 33-year-old winger is on the third line for now, but he's occasionally been reunited with Mika Zibanejad, and the two's chemistry has returned a bit after they struggled earlier in the season. There's likely no salvaging Kreider's stat line this year -- he's at 17 goals, four assists, 120 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-6 rating, but he's arguably been a little unlucky to shoot 14.2 percent with a slight dip in shot volume, as well as far less success than usual in setting up teammates.

Kreider scored a goal in the USA's 2-1 loss to Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It was Kreider's first game of the tournament, and he scored just 35 seconds into the game. Kreider was Johnny-on-the-spot when Samuel Ersson kicked out a rebound off a Zach Werenski shot and straight onto the forward's tape. He wired it into a wide-open net. Kreider's NHL season has been forgettable -- he has just 20 points, including 16 goals, in 47 games -- after putting up a wicked 39 goals and 75 points in 82 games the season before. This goal could go a long way to boosting his confidence. A tournament win Thursday would be an even bigger boost.

Kreider scored a shorthanded goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider cashed in on a pass from Mika Zibanejad in the third period for what ended up being the game-winning goal. While those two forwards aren't even-strength linemates anymore, they remain a key part of the penalty kill. Kreider has two points through three outings in February and is up to 16 goals, three assists, 112 shots on net, 60 hits and a minus-7 rating over 45 outings. He's earned six points on the power play and three while shorthanded.

Kreider earned a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider ended a four-game point drought and has earned two goals and a helper over nine contests since he returned from an upper-body injury. The winger has just three helpers to go with 15 goals, 106 shots on net, 58 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating through 43 appearances. Kreider was on the third line in the Rangers' remodeled lineup following the acquisition of J.T. Miller and departure of Filip Chytil, but there could be more moving parts in the lineup and on the roster for the weeks ahead.