Photo of the Week #130

Here’s a shot of a big hit by Chris Kreider, the promising young draft pick who joined the New York Rangers for the start of the playoffs last month only days after winning the NCAA Championship with Boston College. Kreider became the first player in NHL history whose first two goals were playoff game winners (Game 6 of the first round vs. Ottawa and Game 1 of this second round vs. Washington). Kreider, a triple threat with his speed, puck handling and physicality, will surely continue to help the Rangers in their quest for the 2012 Stanley Cup, and for years to come.

Photo tech specs: Canon 1D Mark IV camera, 300mm f2.8 lens with 1.4x extender, f8, 1/400th, ISO 320.

April 30, 2012: New York Rangers rookie sensation Chris Kreider sends Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green into the boards in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Semifinals at Madison Square Garden. — ©MSG