New York Rangers forward issues significant statement before game 6

Kreider later confirmed to reporters he'll being playing in Game 6, even if he isn't 100 percent.

Earlier this morning, head coach Peter Laviolette remained tight lipped about his status for Game 6 tonight. However, with Kreider returning to today's morning practice, Laviolette labeled it as «a real positive.»

Chris Kreider currently sits at two goals and two assists in Games 1 through 3 against the Hurricanes but has been held without a point in Game 4 and 5.