Lafreniere's Breakout Fuels Rangers' Waiver Surge

Alexis Lafreniere steps into the spotlight with Panarin shipped out, racking up five points over the last six games while the Rangers scramble for offense. The former top pick now anchors the top line and power play, firing shots like a man possessed as New York plays four games this week. Front offices have long whispered about his untapped potential, and with fantasy playoffs looming, he's the volume play that could separate contenders from pretenders.