Chris Kreider flys in Fastest Skater Competition but falls short

Johnluke Chaparro Updated: Jan 24, 2020

Chris Kreider wanted to go first and he set the tempo for an exciting skills competition. Sadly, he finished as the 3rd fastest skater with the Islanders Matthew Barzal taking the top spot.

Mark it down as 13.509. 🔥

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Replacing Artemi Panarin, Chris Kreider was selected to represent the Rangers in the 2020 NHL All Star Game. Kreider was selected to participate in the Fastest Skater competition and finished third, behind Connor McDavid and Mathew Barzal, clocking in at 13.509.

THAT'S QUICK! pic.twitter.com/ctp5C6xqrn
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Fastest Skater Competition times:

Barzal – 13.175 #Isles
McDavid – 13.215 #LetsGoOilers
Kreider – 13.509 #PlayLikeANewYorker
Eichel – 13.540 #Sabres50
MacKinnon – 13.895 #GoAvsGo
Duclair – 14.005 #GoSensGo
Konecny – 14.113 #NowOrNever
Hughes — 14.263 #Canucks #NHLAllStar
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Kreider was also one of the shooters for the Metropolitan Division during the Save Streak competition but did not put one past a goaltender.

All focus, all the time. pic.twitter.com/lCAYUvgNQ8
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