Kreider (foot) resumed skating and stickhandling in a sweatsuit Tuesday, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider's recovery timetable hasn't changed, which means he'll be lucky to return before the regular season comes to a close April 4 against the Blackhawks, but it was nonetheless an encouraging sign to see him back on the ice Tuesday. If the Rangers are able to sneak into the playoffs, the 28-year-old winger will likely be ready to return at some point during Round 1. That'd be a huge boon to New York's postseason chances. as Kreider has been a force up front for the Rangers when healthy this season, having racked up 24 goals, 45 points and 116 hits in 63 games.

General manager Jeff Gorton said Kreider (foot) will sit out 4-to-6 weeks as he recovers from a broken foot, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider sustained this injury blocking a shot Feb. 28 against the Flyers, so the four-week timeline would have him returning March 28 against the Lightning. There's a lot of ground to cover between then and now, but even if it favors the six-week plan, the 28-year-old winger would be ready for a possible playoff run. For the time being, the Rangers have afforded Phil Di Giuseppe the first crack at Kreider's top-line role, but head coach David Quinn hasn't been shy about rotating other players into the top six.

Head coach David Quinn said there was no timetable for Kreider (foot) to return, Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider broke his foot on a blocked shot in the first period of Friday's game against the Flyers. Despite the lack of an official timeline for his return, it's expected the 28-year-old will miss a significant chunk of time given the nature of the injury. An update on his status should be available in the coming days.

Kreider (foot) will not return to Friday's game against the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider suffered a fractured foot on a Philippe Myers shot in the first period. He took one shift after that, but ultimately retreated to the locker room, where the diagnosis was made. Losing Kreider is a massive blow to the Rangers and fantasy owners alike. He has 45 points, including 13 on the power play, through 63 appearances, but will likely be sidelined multiple weeks depending on the severity of the injury.

Kreider (illness) will play against the Islanders on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider signed a seven-year contract worth $6.5 million annually Monday, and he'll focus on bringing the Blueshirts back to the playoffs for the first time in three years. The 28-year-old has been excellent over the last month, racking up seven goals and 13 points over 12 games.

Kreider, who signed a seven-year contract worth $6.5 million annually Monday, didn't practice due to an illness, Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

With a fresh contract in tow, Kreider sat out of practice to try to recover from the illness. He's in danger of missing Tuesday's game versus the Islanders, but this shouldn't force him to miss too much time. The 28-year-old winger has racked up 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists) through 60 games, and he'll be an integral part of the Blueshirts' push for a playoff spot.

Kreider signed a seven-year contract extension worth $6.5 million annually with the Rangers on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Perhaps the biggest name at the trade deadline is now off the board, as Kreider is locked down through the 2026-27 season. The 28-year-old winger is having a career year with 24 goals and 45 points through 60 games, and he has been a physical force, too, with 113 hits. The Rangers are in the playoff mix this year, sitting just four points out of the second wild-card spot, and the fact they chose not to move Kreider suggests they're not in rebuild mode.

Kreider scored a goal and tallied two assists in a 6-3 win over Chicago on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider collected all three of his points in a third period that featured a total of seven goals. With 24 goals and 45 points on the year, the Rangers' winger's price tag keeps increasing as the trade deadline gets closer. In his last eight contests, Kreider has finished with two or more points four times.

Kreider scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

After helping set up Pavel Buchnevich for the Rangers' opening goal just 22 seconds into the game, Kreider blasted home a one-timer from the faceoff circle late in the third period to snap a 1-1 tie. The 28-year-old remains dialed in, scoring 11 goals and 17 points in 17 games since the calendar flipped to 2020.

Kreider scored twice, once with the man advantage, in a 4-1 win over Winnipeg on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider is up to 22 goals this season and well on his way to his first 30-goal campaign. The winger's name keeps coming up in trade rumors, of which Kreider has no control over. If he keeps scoring goals at this pace, contending teams are going to have to pay up at the deadline if they want Kreider's services for the stretch run.