WASHINGTON — This was all the promise of Chris Kreider on high display — his speed, his strength, his talent.
“He’s one of the toughest players to defend,” said teammate Marc Staal, “and I hope I never to have to do it.”
Kreider was a bull in the Rangers’ thrilling 4-3 win over the Capitals in Game 6 of their second-round series on Sunday night at Verizon Center. The 24-year-old winger scored twice in the opening period to set the tone for a victory the Rangers needed to extend their season to a decisive Game 7 on Wednesday night at the Garden.