Kreider scored his 17th goal of the season in Friday's loss to Toronto. He has nine goals (11 points) in his last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Moreover, 13 of his 17 goals have come since Dec. 3, a span of 18 games. Prior to that, Kreider had four in 19 contests. Yes, his shooting percentage (15.8 percent) is above his career mark (13 percent), but it's not outrageously high. Ride his hot streak and enjoy this breakout.

Kreider netted a hat trick and fired six shots on goal in Saturday's win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Quite the effort from Kreider, who finished the 2016 calendar year red hot, notching six goals and eight points during a current four-game point streak. The 25-year-old is up to 29 points in 33 games and is thriving on the top line with Derek Stepan. Kreider plays on the power play and is producing consistently, so keep him rolling, as he's on track for a career year on a dynamic Rangers squad.

Kreider lit the lamp twice on eight shots, adding an assist and a plus-3 rating during Friday's 7-4 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider was only one of three players on the Rangers to sport a positive rating. The 25-year-old was clearly the aggressor, accounting for his highest shot count of the year and his second multi-goal game of December. He's been impressive this month, as the winger has amassed 11 points and six PIM through 12 contests.

Kreider produced a goal and an assist in a 5-0 win over the Devils on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The Massachusetts native has been a beast since the calendar flipped to December, as he's now piled up four goals and three assists over his last seven games. Kreider's 20 points in 24 contests this year amount to a pace of 68 over a full season, which would absolutely obliterate his career high of 46 should he sustain his current rate of production.

Kreider scored the first goal of the game on a first-period power play in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

That makes points in four straight for the 25-year-old winger as he continues his breakout campaign. A two-time 21-goal scorer, Kreider's career high in points is a modest 46, but he's currently on pace to clear 60. Use him well.

Kreider stunned the Hurricanes on Saturday, lighting the lamp twice in the third period, including the game-winner.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider netted the third and fourth goals for the Blueshirts in this one, helping his team win by two scores. Neither goal took place on the man advantage, but beggars can't be choosers here. The hulking winger is up to 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in 20 games, with his efforts standing as a big reason why the Rangers have a commanding lead in the scoring department -- 3.64 goals per game.

Kreider was cleared to play in Friday's game against Columbus, Steve Zipay of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The winger has missed games a few times throughout the season, but when he's been in, he's been very productive, scoring 11 points in 11 games. He'll have a shot at slotting into the top six and power play rotation, so he should get the ice time to make him a valuable fantasy option.

Kreider is expected to play Friday against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider has missed the Rangers' last two games with what was deemed an upper-body injury. It seems as though the big-bodied forward may have been dealing with some sort of neck ailment, as Newsday's Steve Zipay reported Friday that Kreider's "neck is fine," which is likely why the Rangers were comfortable with sending Boo Nieves back to AHL Hartford. All signs point to Kreider slotting back into the Blueshirts' lineup against Columbus, but the Rangers should provide confirmation on the star forward's status ahead of puck drop.

Kreider (upper body) will miss his second consecutive game when the Rangers play in Vancouver on Tuesday night.

EDGE Analysis

It's still unclear how Kreider sustained the injury, but either way he will miss his sixth game overall this season. After starting the season with seven points in his first four games, the 25-year-old winger has cooled off significantly and it could be due at least in part to his poor health -- he's notched four assists and no goals in six games since returning from the neck injury that hampered him at the end of October. Hopefully he can use this new absence to get healthy and return to form soon.

Kreider will not play in Sunday's game against the Oilers due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

Kreider's injury comes as a surprise, as nothing had been mentioned following Saturday's game against the Flames. He had an assist and a couple shots on goal in the contest but only played 13:10, which was nearly three minutes less than his season average (15:56), so perhaps there was an underlying issue that necessitated the reduction in ice time. Also, despite the fact the American winger played in the last six games for the Blueshirts, it's entirely possible this ailment is related to the neck injury that cost him four games back in October. The Rangers have two more games on their road trip against the Canucks and Blue Jackets, so owners will want to keep their eyes peeled for an update on his status in the coming days.