A final tribute to Chris Kreider, the greatest face-maker in Rangers history

New York Rangers v Montreal Canadiens - Game One
New York Rangers v Montreal Canadiens - Game One | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages
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Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad
St Louis Blues v New York Rangers | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

Lastly, if you ever see Chris Kreider expressing anything close to true joy in a photo, it almost certainly means there's another very particualy person in it with him.

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider
Vancouver Canucks v New York Rangers | Sarah Stier/GettyImages

The bromance we all fell in love with.

Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad
"Mom! Did you get it with our feet all the way off the ground???" | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

It's "You're My Best Friend" by Queen on ice.

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider
Tampa Bay Lightning v New York Rangers | Sarah Stier/GettyImages

Try as hard as he may to still be a complete weirdo...

Chris Kreider
(Honking noise) | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

...in the end, he can't contain his excitement when Mika is around.

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider
Detroit Red Wings v New York Rangers | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

And I can't help but feel a little heartbroken when I look at these images now.

Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider
🎶Ohh, you make me live now, honey🎶 | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

It was a frustrating year for everyone, but I hope Rangers fans won't let that dim all the great memories Chris Kreider brought us, in all his beautiful, goofy, weird glory.