TORONTO – The Canadiens got a proven goalscorer in Chris Kreider when he signed with the Club on September 12. Described as a player with top-end speed, game-breaking ability and a physical approach, Kreider is a welcome addition to the Canadiens’ roster. The numbers don’t lie, either – look at some of his impressive stats over the course of his long NHL career.
20 – The native of Boxford, MA, has registered at least 20 goals over his last eight seasons and in 11 of his 14 NHL campaigns overall.
52 – Kreider recorded an NHL career high in goals in 2021-22 with the New York Rangers. He joined the likes of Jaromir Jagr, Adam Graves, and Vic Hadfield by becoming the fourth 50-goal scorer in franchise history.
48 – The 35-year-old left winger holds the Rangers franchise record for career playoff goals. He made his way to the top after scoring his 35th and 36th goals in a 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL playoffs.
123 – He ranks first among skaters in postseason games played for New York.
996 - Kreider will become the 996th player in Canadiens history when he takes to the ice in the Habs’ 2026-27 season opener (NHA and NHL included).
958 – Kreider is 42 games away from reaching the 1,000-game mark in the NHL. He is likely to reach the milestone this season with Montreal.
19 – Kreider was selected in the first round, 19th overall, by the New York Rangers at the 2009 NHL Draft held in Montreal.
