He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Hartford Whalers, Washington Capitals, and Mighty Ducks of Anaheim between 1989 and 1997.

Perhaps Krygier's most memorable goal came in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals as a member of the Capitals versus the visiting Buffalo Sabres.

[citation needed] The Capitals went on to win the series in six games before being swept by the Detroit Red Wings in the Stanley Cup Finals.

[citation needed] In June 2013, Krygier was announced as the new coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks United States Hockey League team[1] until he was released in July 2016.

Christian and Cole were both selected five picks apart in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders and Florida Panthers respectively.