For over a decade, Chris Kreider called New York City home. The 2009 first round pick scored many goals with the Rangers, including some memorable ones in the postseason.

Since being dealt to the Ducks last summer, Kreider’s approached things very business like. As was on display earlier today when he spoke to reporters, he’s moved on. Kreider comes into tonight’s much anticipated game between the Ducks and Rangers with 13 goals and eight assists for his new team. Not surprisingly, he leads the Ducks in power-play goals (6), which is twice as many as teammates Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier. They’ve played together at even strength for most of the season.

Asked about his expectations when he lines up for the Ducks in those bright orange and white jerseys with the cool throwback logo, he said:

“I don’t know. Trying to go on with no expectations and just get ready to play a hockey game. But it’s a passionate fan base. It’s a place that I’ve spent the majority of my life, so I’m sure it’ll be emotional for me. To what extent, I don’t know. I’m just trying to worry about the here and the now.” Colin Stephenson, Newsday.

Kreider is smart enough to understand that playing in the NHL is special. By the time he left the Big Apple, he ranked third on the all-time Rangers franchise list in goals (326), getting one in his final game from close friend Mika Zibanejad on Apr. 17. Fittingly, he set up Zibanejad one last time in the Rangers’ 4-0 win over the Lightning.

When asked if he’ll be watching the video tribute at Madison Square Garden during a stoppage, Kreider deadpanned, “I don’t know how the angle is from that bench. … Probably. What am I gonna do? Stare at my shoes.”

The Rangers’ all-time franchise leader in power-play goals (116), which tied him with Camille Henry, talked about MSG being an amazing building. Clearly, it’ll be special for Kreider to be back playing in the arena of some of his most memorable moments. If there’s one that stands out, it would be his clutch tying goal with the Rangers staring at elimination in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in 2015. His goal led to Ryan McDonagh winning it in overtime in a great series the Rangers came back and won in seven games over the Capitals to advance to the Conference Finals.

His finest moment still has to be the natural hat trick he scored to lead the Rangers to a third period comeback win over the Hurricanes, sending them to the Conference Finals in 2024. It’s amazing how much things can change. In the blink of an eye, both he and current Duck Jacob Trouba were former Rangers.

Now, both will return to face the Rangers on a Monday night in icy Manhattan.

Jacob Trouba on if the ending of his time with the #NYR changes his feelings toward coming back: “I didn’t enjoy it in the moment, but it’s just a small piece of what was a very, very memorable and impactful five 1/2 years for me. That’s not the moment I focus on.” Peter Baugh, The Athletic.

Jacob Trouba on his emotions walking into MSG this morning: “You don’t know exactly how you’re going to feel. It was pretty good for me. I went downtown back by my apartment last night and walked around. That one got me a little bit. It’ll be fun being back here tonight.”