Watch: Kreider's early tally ends Rangers' woeful power-play skid

Here's something you haven't heard much recently ... "It's a power play goal!" Chris Kreider, his 26th. 1-0 #NYR. pic.twitter.com/I0W6s082wp

- Elite Sports NY (@EliteSportsNY) March 10, 2017

It's been a long time coming for the New York Rangers' power play.

Entering Thursday's contest versus Carolina, the Blueshirts' man advantage hadn't converted in any of its last 10 games, and just once in its last 40 attempts overall.

That all changed early in the first period, however, as the quietly productive Chris Kreider banged in his 26th goal of the season during a 5-on-3 opportunity.

The power-play futility was a bit of an anomaly for the Rangers, who've scored the second-most goals of any team this season.

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