Panarin Assists in Return as Kings Chill Rangers

Artemi Panarin wastes no time shaking off the rust, picking up an assist right back in the lineup against the Kings. Los Angeles delivers the cold splash the Rangers didn't see coming, clawing their way up the wild-card ladder in a game that had MSG faithful groaning early. With playoff positioning this tight, every point feels like a dagger, and the Rangers know they're bleeding ground fast.