Rangers' Chris Kreider: IR designation lifted

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

Kreider last suited up Feb. 22 against the Sabres. His removal from IR paves the way for the winger to suit against Ottawa on Saturday. If Kreider and Will Cuylle (illness) are in the lineup, Brennan Othmann or Brett Berard could head to the press box. Kreider has accounted for 17 goals, 21 points and a minus-6 rating over 48 appearances in 2024-25.