Artemi Panarin Reaches 40-Goal Milestone, Leads Rangers to Victory

Panarin's Hat Trick Powers Rangers Past Capitals

Rangers Star Continues to Impress, Now Among NHL's Top Scorers

Artemi Panarin continued his stellar season with a hat trick, propelling the New York Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

With his three goals, Panarin now has 41 on the season, cracking the 40-goal mark for the first time in his career. He also has 74 assists, giving him a total of 115 points in 75 games played. This places him among the NHL's top scorers this season.

Panarin's hat trick was the ninth of his career and the second this season. He is the first Rangers player to score three or more goals in a game since Mika Zibanejad did it on November 16, 2021.

The Rangers improved to 42-21-4 with the win, moving into second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Capitals fell to 30-29-8 with the loss.

Conclusion

Artemi Panarin is an elite player who can consistently produce even when he's not at his best. Panarin's hat trick led the way on Saturday night, and he now has 41 goals on the season, cracking the 40-goal mark for the first time. Artemi Panarin's headline numbers have been pretty consistent this season, and he has been a key part of the Rangers' success.