Chris Kreider with the joint most goals scored in an elimination game in the playoffs in NHL history

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

So Kreider has scored 16 goals in an elimination game in the playoffs, tied with Messier.

Justin Williams and Jagr just behind them with 15 each.

16 goals is the most in NHL history. This is Kreider's 28th elimination game in the playoffs. Messier did it in 24 games played.

Pretty impressive.

Edit: Kredier got a total of 40 playoffs goals, most in Rangers history.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

How many did they win ?

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

How many did they win ?

No idea, they didn't mention it.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

No idea, they didn't mention it.

Ah.

Either way, still impressive.

He's likely to be the sole leader.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Ah.

Either way, still impressive.

He's likely to be the sole leader.

Seeing as the Rangers love to play 7 games per series, it seems like it is a very realistic possibility.

 

[Avs2022]

Maybe this isn't such a great stat, implying that his team has faced so many elimination games. Like someone said, if they've won more than they've lost, then great.

 

[ICanMotteBelieveIt]

Maybe this isn't such a great stat, implying that his team has faced so many elimination games. Like someone said, if they've won more than they've lost, then great.

True to a certain extent. At the same time it means that he actually steps up in the playoffs. He has 40 playoffs goals now, most in NYR history.

 

[Avs2022]

True to a certain extent. At the same time it means that he actually steps up in the playoffs. He has 40 playoffs goals now, most in NYR history.

I can agree to that.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

Sportsnet just mentioned Stamkos has the record for goals facing elimination for Tampa with 6

 

[Peltz]

Maybe this isn't such a great stat, implying that his team has faced so many elimination games. Like someone said, if they've won more than they've lost, then great.

In Kreider's tenure? They probably have but I don't have the numbers. Lundqvist or Shesterkin + Kreider seems to be a combo to keep you in a series.

 

[GAGLine]

Maybe this isn't such a great stat, implying that his team has faced so many elimination games. Like someone said, if they've won more than they've lost, then great.

Rangers were down 3-1 vs Pittsburgh last year, came back to win. Down 3-2 to Carolina and came back to win. Down 3-2 to NJ and won last night.

To play in a lot of elimination games, your team not only has to be in a position to be eliminated, but they also have to win those games more often than not.

Kreider has been in the playoffs 9 times in 12 years. He has played in 28 elimination games. That's just over 3 per year. Got to win at least 2 out of 3, on average, to play in that many.

The Rangers have 11 playoff series wins during Kreider's tenure. They never make it easy on themselves, but they find ways to get it done.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

Lundqvist himself was like 14-3 in elimination games, so they probably won more than they lost

 

[Sentinel]

Lundqvist himself was like 14-3 in elimination games, so they probably won more than they lost

The Rangers only lost three series during Lundqvist's tenure? What?

 

[GAGLine]

The Rangers only lost three series during Lundqvist's tenure? What?

Those numbers are over a fixed period.

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