Chris Kreider was not suspended for his dangerous cross-check on Willie Mitchell that sent the defenseman into the rear boards early in the third period of the Rangers’ 3-0 defeat to the Panthers in Florida on Saturday, but the Blueshirts winger nevertheless may not be available for Tuesday’s Garden match against the Stars.
Kreider was pronounced “doubtful” by coach Alain Vigneault following Monday’s practice in which No. 20 did not participate after suffering a cut on his right hand in the fracas with Brandon Pirri that ensued immediately following the check.
Kreider, who received a minor for cross-checking Mitchell plus a coincidental roughing minor with Pirri, played one more shift in the match after getting repairs from the training staff.