[7] Prior to leaving for Phillips Andover, Kreider experienced a breakout season with 28 goals and 13 assists through 23 games and was named Salem News Player of the Year.

[16] Following the NCAA title, Kreider was also selected to take part in the 2010 U.S. National Junior Evaluation Camp in August 2010 before returning to Boston College for his sophomore season.

[18] While leading the Eagles through the 2011 Beanpot Tournament, Kreider tallied two goals and an assist on the overtime game-winner to help the team clinch their second-straight title.

He finished the regular season with 11 goals and 13 assists through 32 games although the Eagles were eliminated from the NCAA tournament in the semifinal of the Western Regional by Colorado College.

"[21] Kreider returned to Boston College for his junior year, as promised, where he led the team to a second NCAA title with 23 goals and 45 points in 44 games.

[25] While leading the Eagles through the 2012 Beanpot Tournament, Kreider tallied a goal and an assist to help the team clinch their third-straight title and establish new career-highs.

[31] During the National Championship game against the Ferris State Bulldogs, Kreider led all skaters with six shots on net in their 4–1 win to lead the Eagles to another Hockey East Tournament title.

[37] In Game 7 of the quarterfinals, Kreider forced a turnover which allowed for Marc Staal to score and help the Rangers clinch the series with a 2–1 win.

[46] However, due to the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Kreider began the season playing on the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Connecticut Whale.

[59] During his short time at the NHL level, Kreider also accidentally crashed into Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson and sidelined him for 18 games.

[66] As the Rangers qualified for the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Kreider rejoined the team to help them clinch their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series over the Washington Capitals.

[75] On November 30, Kreider recorded his first career NHL hat-trick to lift the Rangers to a 5–2 win against former head coach John Tortorella and the Vancouver Canucks.

[86] During Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Montreal Canadiens, Kreider injured goaltender Carey Price when he crashed into his net in the second period.

"[104] Shortly thereafter, Kreider began skating with different linemates, including Oscar Lindberg and Rick Nash, after his usual centreman sustained an injury.

During the Rangers' preseason, Kreider developed chemistry while paired with Mika Zibanejad and rookie right wing Pavel Buchnevich (known as the KZB line).

[116] As a result of the change, Kreider gained new linemates Rick Nash and Derek Stepan[117] before missing two games due to neck spasms.

[127] Kreider received his first supplemental discipline from the league on January 18, 2017, when he was fined $5,000 for hitting Dallas Stars forward Cody Eakin with his helmet.

[134] He later scored the game-winning goal on April 2 to help the Rangers secure at least the first wild card spot in the Eastern Conference for the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

[143] After Mika Zibanejad was sidelined with an injury in late November, Kreider and Buchnevich were joined by David Desharnais as their top line centre.

[148] On March 27, he was named the Rangers' nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy as the NHL player who "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

[158] While playing on a new line with Mika Zibanejad and Mats Zuccarello through January, Kreider led the Rangers in goals with 22 and ranked second on the team in points with 37.

[182] On May 18, Kreider was named the Rangers' nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy as a "player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community.

"[183] In the 2021 off-season, the Rangers added Barclay Goodrow, Patrik Nemeth, Ryan Reaves, Sammy Blais, and Jarred Tinordi to their lineup.

[199] When Kreider and the Rangers met with the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round, he continued his progressive pace and set numerous personal and franchise records.

[207] Kreider finished the series with 100 career playoff game, joining Marc Staal and Dan Girardi as the only skaters to hit the mark with the Rangers.

[213] Despite the injury, Kreider continued to climb the Rangers' all-time leader board and quickly surpassed Camille Henry for the sixth most goals in franchise history.

[241] Upon completing his freshman season at Boston College, Kreider was selected to compete with the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

[243] During his sophomore year at Boston College, Kreider was chosen to represent the United States once again at the 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

[245] This also brought Kreider's World Juniors goal total to ten which tied him with John LeClair and Mike Modano for third all-time among American players.

[246] Upon completing his second year at Boston College, Kreider was selected to compete with the United States men's national ice hockey team at the 2011 IIHF World Championship.