The New York Rangers are getting one of its leaders back. On Tuesday, the team activated forward Chris Kreider from injured reserve. The 33-year-old was reportedly suffering an upper-body injury.

As New York’s season continues on an upward trend — the Rangers are 5-1-2 in the New Year — having a healthy Kreider in the lineup provides yet another boost as the Rangers (21-20-3) try to climb back into the playoff race after a dismal two-month stretch of hockey put them on the outside looking in.