Kreider was one of six Rangers to play in the 4 Nations Face-Off and one of four to play for Team U.S.A. He appeared in the last two games of the tournament and scored a goal in the U.S.’ loss to Sweden. But it’s been a difficult season for him with the Rangers.

Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J.T. Miller had two goals and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 on Sunday. Will Cuylle scored on the power play and Jimmy Vesey added his 100th NHL goal for the Rangers.

Splitting their first two games after the 4 Nations Face-off break, 1-1, should hardly matter to the Rangers hierarchy that watched the team get destroyed in Buffalo and barely escape Pittsburgh with a win over the last-place club in the Metropolitan Division.

The New York Rangers somehow managed to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 and pick up ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

It’s generous to say the Penguins made progress on Sunday. However, they did manage to avoid giving up a touchdown’s worth of goals for the first time this weekend. So, yes, their play in a 5-3 defeat

Adam Fox scored the go-ahead goal at 11:26 of the third period, J.T. Miller had two goals and the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Pittsburgh