Chris Kreider skates way into Team USA 4 Nations finale lineup

BOSTON — Chris Kreider played his way into Team USA’s championship lineup. The longest-tenured Ranger suited up and skated in the United States’ matchup with Canada for the 4 Nations Face-Off trophy Thursday night at TD Garden. USA head coach Mike Sullivan had high praise for Kreider after he made his tournament debut against Sweden.It was evident the 33-year-old had made an impression.

 “Sure it does,” Sullivan said when asked if Kreider fits the style his team wants to play.“He’s a big, strong kid that can play a physical game, I would anticipate that it will be a physical game.

Both teams play a similar style, both north-south teams that play with a ton of speed and a ton of physicality.“I think Kreids, his game, without a doubt suits that.”Kreider skated on the fourth line with New York teammate Vincent Trocheck and the Islanders’ Brock Nelson. ...