Panarin Leads Rangers to Overwhelming 7-4 Victory Against Penguins, Securing Third Consecutive Season with 90 Points

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

Artemi Panarin is closing in on a significant achievement with 93 points this season, yet his primary focus remains on the success of his team.

In a notable performance, Panarin was instrumental in the Rangers' 7-4 win against the Penguins, achieving two goals and three assists. His second goal of the game marked his 500th career assist, making him the first player from the Rangers to achieve 90 points in three straight seasons for the first time in nearly a century.

Additionally, significant contributions were made by Chris Kreider and K'Andre Miller, who each scored a goal and provided two assists, helping the Rangers to secure their fourth consecutive win and consolidate their position atop the Metropolitan Division.

On the other hand, the Penguins are experiencing a challenging phase, potentially missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. Their recent form has seen them lose eight of their last ten games, with their defense allowing an average of four goals per game in this period.

The Rangers were able to establish a 2-1 lead early in the game, thanks to efforts from Kaapo Kakko and Adam Fox. Panarin's brilliance shone through, first with a goal from a pass by Vincent Trocheck and later contributing to power-play goals by Mika Zibanejad and himself.

Looking ahead, the Rangers are set to compete against the New York Islanders on Sunday, while the Penguins are preparing to welcome Detroit.

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